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1993r I CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS A~ENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY ~ 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (ANIMAL CONTROL 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. Regular City Council Meeting December 17, 1992 Regular City Council Meeting December 3, 1992 Regular Monthly Report/Dec. Annual Report/1992 Ordinance 988 (t1-93) Ref: Waiving Competitive Bidding Data Master Breath Machine UPDATE: Pilot Recycling Program Settlement of the Wast Haulers PLANNING COMMISSION: a. Connie Foster b. Rudy Reid c. Lester Piggee (re-appointment) for 3 year terms expiring 1/1/1996 CITY HALL will be closed Jan. 18, 1993 in observance of Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthdays CITY OF JAC K SONVILLE~ AR KANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUA RY 7 ~ 1993 7 :00 P.M. -7 :55 P.M. OATH OF OF F I CE CER EMON Y Mayor Swaim announced that all Council members were re-elected and that County Judge Buddy Vallines was present to officiate 11 Ua t. h' s c::.·f Cl·f + :i. c E:· Ct.·:·:·t~ c:! rncJr: y 11 .. The o.::i.t h s ~·.t\·?.t'-•-::::· Et ci m :i. n i st. et~ ed .,;:\ t t. i·; :i. '::; t. i me;:) .. REGU LA R C I TV COU_I\I C I L I"I EET I 1\I G -C I TV HALL -# 1 I I\IDUS TR I AL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas F;.:~~~J u 1 <'::II'" ::1<:2~'5~; i on on ,.J <::tn u.:;;;_,.-·y' '/' ,, :1. o::;;•) ::: ~ E\ t t i·, .::2 ,, .. (·,!r;J u. :L ;;:1.1~ rnec~t in q of the Council. Alderman Lewis delivered the invocation which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the of t;llr:::giEI.nC:E·:!'' t.c:> ti··,E·? +l-3.1]. ROLL CALL: met in p J. .. :::\C: f.2 af t:e1'· 11 i='l ('::.'cJCifi'.' Aldermen: Knight, Smith~ Lewis~ Sansing~ Ray~ Wilson~ William- son~ and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT, nine (9), ABSEN T, (1). Aldermen Twitty was not in attendance. May o r Tommy Swa i m also answe r ed ROLL CALL and declared a q u orum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Code Enforcement Officer Wayne Cox, Police Chief Don Tate, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Park & Rec Director Annabelle Davis, Pulaski County Judge Buddy Vallines, Mrs. Judy Swaim, other city employees, interested citizens and members of tht::: Pl'"E)S~;" PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Recular Ci t y Coun ci l Meeting of December :1.7, 1992 for study and action at the n ex t Regular City Council Meeting. AP PRO VAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUT ES: REGUL AR CITY COUNCI ~ MEETI NG DE~EMRER ~. 1992 ADD EI\JDUM TO NOVEMB EF< 19, 1992 I'·H NUTES; lvid y c:>!'" ~:1t...-JO:,.i 1T1 l'"el a.t(·::·:·ci th.:J.t t.! .. ,r:,::· ·f i ni ~-:.;.hi nq a.rnc::<t .. tl"l i.~. o·f =~4·4 !' 000. 00 dollars for completion of the work to be done at the Central Fire Station was added as the last sentence of paragraph three (3) un cl E!lr t:. h t';) 1·, E!dc:l :i. n g: r:· I r:~c DE=.:Pf.\l:~;·r!·~it:::i\!T, Alderman Keaton noted a error in the change amount ordered in the motion and second last paragraph under the same heading. Amo un t , •. e.,·~.d~:; t.:L:·:::!I HOO .. ~:.=;o!l .. ::,'.rnot . ..:.r .. ,t ~.:;hut . .l.ld ,.-e.::<.c:l $1~::!1 :3~50 .. 00 .. 1. Alderman Smith moved~ of the Regular City the addendum to the 1"10T I ON CARR I ED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING J ANUAF:Y 7 ~ 1 993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes Council Meeting of December 3~ 1992 and November 19~ 1992 minutes be APPROVED. CONSENT AGENDA: a . ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT Regular Monthl y Report/December 1992 and the Annual Report/1992 Alderman Sansing moved~ seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular Monthly Report of the Animal Control Department for DECEMBER~ 1992 be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 4.00~ ADOPTIONS/FINES $724.00 AND SECURITY DEPOS- ITS $250.00 for a total of $978.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight~ Smith~ Lewis~ Sansing~ Ray~ Wilson~ Fletcher~ Williamson~ and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the ANNUAL REPORT of the Animal Control Department for the year ending 1992 be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $235.00~ ADOPTIONS/FINES $9~056.00 AND SECURITY DEPOSITS $3,475.00 for a total of $12,766.00. ROLL CALL: Alder- man: Knight, Smith~ Lewis, Sansing~ Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Wil- liamson and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that during the Christmas season sixteen (16) ani mal s were adopted thr·ough tht::~ "Adopt a F'E;~t." pr·oq1r· am spon~:;..on:::-c:l by the City of Jacksonville. He further related that two (2) dogs and eight (8) cats will be vaccinated and that five (5) dogs and one (1) kitten will be sterilized by the City with coopera- tion from local veteranianians offering discounts. WATER DEPARTMENT~ SEWER DEPARTMENT~ FIRE _ DEPAF:TMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 988 (#1-93) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A BAC DATAMAS- TER INFRARED BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING DEVICE FOR THE CITY OF JACK- SONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND~ FOR o·rHE:H PUr~ POSES. 89 r CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Chief Don Tate related that with each DWI arrest a portion of the f:i.l-lf.':' qut:::>s; ir1to .::;. +unc:l +cw· t:he pt.li'"Chdse o·f equipmi=::nt. t.CJ bE· u se d for the same purpose. He further related that the funds were available to cover the purchase adding that the BAC Datamaster is the only one that the Department of Health certifies for use with the Police Department. Alderman Ray moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL~ Aldermen: Knight, Smith~ L.ei,•J :i. s !I Dc:\r'i ~::; i !'"1 g, r-::~a y, W i J. .,:.ol ... l !I F let c he I~ !I [..I.Ji 11 :i. .atTISUI"'I !I a.nci Keaton AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes~ (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIF:ST TIME h'/ Ci. ty rt"i.:tiJI''TI('-'!Y F:::ob~~r-t. [, D;=.\mbt..u~g. Alderman Ray moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson to rules and dispense with the reading of Ordinance entirety. MOTION CARRIED. suspend 988 in the its Alderman Sansing moved, seconded b y Alderman Lewis, that Ordi- nance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen~ Knight, Smith~ Lewis, Sansing, Ray~ Wilson, Fletcher~ Williamson, Keaton and Twitty v oted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL. Aldermen~ Knight, Smith~ Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY COl. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg read the Ordinance for t:he:· SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded b y Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and p lace the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READ I N G . F: I] 1_.1.... c:; Pi L 1.. .. :: ~~·~ 1 ci ('2 1·· ifl i:':! ~-~ ~ I< t "t :i. q h t. ,, ~:; 1T1 :i. t. i"'l :1 !... 1,:~ lf'.J i c.; !I ~:3 ·'~i. n <=> i 1'"1 (~J !I R •''~ y :1 l.A.i :i. J so l"'t !I f=-1 <-:?. i::. c:: i·"t (::;• ~· · ~ !fJ :i. l 1 i .:=:t in <:;;. o 1'": !I 2:1 n cJ l< e C":\ t. c• n v o t. E.· c! P; '/ E: .. i\1 A\( 0. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes~ ((l) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorne y Robert E. Bambur·q read the Ordinance for t he THIRD AND FINAL TIME. J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen~ Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY 0. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOT I ON CARF: I ED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 988 THIS 7th DAY OF JANUARY 1993. STREET DEPARTMENT PARKS & REC. DEPARTMENT S AI\IITATION UF'DATE:: Pilot Recycling Program Alderman Smith related that the success of the Pilot Recycling Program along with the extended loan of the Countv truck has placed the program on indefinite status. He further related that participation by the citizens is going well. Alderman Smith pointed out the need to purchase a truck for curb side pickup, adding that a suitable truck would cost approximate- ! y $50!, 000.00. Mayor Swaim related that it would take six (6) to eight (8) weeks to receive a custom design truck and asked the Council to consi- der the item for the next agenda. He further related that due to the cost, a City-wide Recycling Program would need to be phased in over the next year and a half adding that a difficult coopera- tion area is targeted next to give an idea of balance in the program. He said that the major cost in a co-mingled collection program usually comes from needed manpower to sort as opposed to a pre-sorted collection done by the citizens. F'LANN I I\IG COMM I SSJ 01\1: 4 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that the judgment against the City of Jack- sonville is the result of incorrect wording, per court ruling, of an Ordinance passed in the 1970's placing responsibility of a franchise tax on independent waste haulers regarding the trash collection of local businesses. He further related that WSC, BFI , American Waste and Arkansas Waste are the companies involved in the lawsuit. He stated that the amount of judgment handed down by Judge Munson in 1987 including attorney tees is $46,513.77 Mayor Swaim related that $5,866.04 is in esc ro w to be used as payment with ~ remaining balance of $40~647.73. He further related that since the judgment was in December of 1992 that the funds be drawn from the 1992 Contingency Fund with payment in full. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to draw the $40,647.73 from the 1992 Contingency Fund to be added with the escrow amount of $5,866.04, a total of $46,513.77, to pay the settlement of the Waste Haulers Lawsuit. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Robert Bamburg related that Judge Munson ruled in favor of the City of Jacksonville however the decision was over- turned when an appeal was made to the Supreme Court by tl1e indi- vidual companies involved in the lawsuit. He stated that the amount of damages was calculated by the Finance Department. Mayor Swaim said that the Supreme Court ruled that a fee could be charged but not on gross income. City Attorney Bamburg related that after Judge Munson ruled in favor of the City in 1987, the Supreme Court held the case for almost a year before reversing the first ruling in favor of the City. It was returned to Judge Munson for the assessment of damages, where it was held for two years, during whicl1 time period the City filed a motion for dismissal regarding the lengt - hy time period involved. APPOINTMENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION~ Mayor Swaim recommended that Ms. Connie Foster and Mr. Rudy Reid be appointed to the Planning Commission and that Commissioner Lester Piggee be re-appointed for three (3) year terms to expire January 1, 1996. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Knight to appoint Ms. Connie Foster and Mr. Rudy Reid and to re-appoint Commissioner Piggee for three (3) year terms to expire January 1, 1996. MOTION CARRIED ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Reedie Ray related that would like to meet with all City employees Thursday, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, #1 Industrial Drive. thE:: Counc i 1 .January 14, Mayor Swaim announced City Hall will be closed January 18, in observation of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Mayor Swaim introduced Betty Anderson an Intern for currently working on an update of the safety manual. expressed appreciation for Ms. Anderson's hard work. ~~~3U, lrJho i~:. 1'1 a·/ o 1··· ~:; ~--J .:':.. :i. m Ms. Anderson related that in the previous week the safety commit- tee met and discussed the point system. She further related the need to add two sections to the safety manual involving under- ground digging and electrical wiring. She stated there had been opportunity to have Mr. George Reeder, from the Municipal League review the manual. He said that the manual was good and suggested that the City Attorney review it for legal ramifications. She said that after the manual is reworked a copy will be provided t C) ~2\/f.-~1'" YC11l (;?. n Ms. Anderson stated that she will provide Council with a written haz:al'-d communica.tion!::; pl~ogl"·arn under· thE~ "F:ight. To f<nDif'l Ar.:t" vJhich instructs all government agencies to provide employees with a hazardous chemicals list, alDng with a materials safety data ~;heet a UPDATE: MARSHALL ROAD DRAINAGE PROJECT City Engineer Duane Reel related that the drainage was channe- lized down from behind Gregory to Marshall RDad being phase two and three of the three phase project; with Braden to Marshall being the completed first phase. He further related that the design criteria for the area along Willow Bend Apartments was fo r a one in twenty-five year rain ditch and that it is not economi- call y feasible to over design. He related that a rain on Monday, January 4, 1993 far exceeded the one in twenty-five year mark and that the rain fell in a 45 minute time frame and measured a one in forty-five year rain expect. 6 r CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. City Engineer Reel related that taking the original design into con~::;id~::.~rat.iDn, the l"lf~:i.qht. of the side ltJ-3.lls 11:::'' q<::ip~::; betvJ(een blocks with re -enforced joints instead of weep holes were placed in the second course Df blocks on the side walls. He further related that the failure occurred as a result of sealed cracks from fine dirt particles and the unanticipated heavy rain tall. He stated that the east side of the wall has been repaired and when weather permits the repairs to the west wall will be com - pleted. He pointed out that number one rock will be used to keep soil particle s from filling the weep holes which will be placed ::?4'' ·fr·om t.he bott.Drn o+ tl'"l''") lfJall o:ir1d th-.:: .. t. anchoJ'"S:. \-'.Ji 1 J. bt'? us.ed to hold the west. wall. Alderman Fletcher expressed negative comments regarding the l.r .JUi'" kin c':•.l'"l<:;l ... ! i p :• 'I::. l-IE) m<':inl'"lf2\'" i \'"! lt'!h i Ci'"l C:DII'::::.tJ'"UCt ion E~f { 01'-'i::. ~:.:; hi nd<:~J·-·~~('j residents of the adjojning subdivision in daily traffic activit y and the appearance of the ditch. City Engineer Reel stated that under his supervision City em- ployees would be able to rectify the existing situation in a satisfactory manner. Alderman Fletcher inquired as to the feasibilit y of capping the ditch. City Engineer Reel related that such an endeavor wou1o cast $150.00 per linear foot and would require a 16 foot clear span. Mayor Swaim pointed out that if the ditch were capped it would require inlets to handle the water running off the road. f:A J ~ROAD OVEREB_§..§ __ ,_Ij.~,Y. __ 16J I FLOODING PROBLEM Alderman Ray posed the question regarding why there is no drai - nage at the underpass on Hwy 161. Mayor Swaim related that complaints have been made to the Highwa y Department adding that it is an area where the Cit0 has no juris- diction and th a t construction b y the Cit y to improve drainage i s pi~oh i b i tf:!d. Alderman Wilson suggested that. efforts be made to contact a source at the Highwa y Department who could arrange the needed repairs for proper drainage. Alderman Keaton related that the problem was compounded by optic fiber cables and that the Highway Department's jurisdiction stopped at the right of way where the drainage problem occurs. 7 ONE CENT SALES TAX CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alderman Smith related that there has been some confusion over the recension of the 5 Mill tax not being stated on the one cent sales tax reminding Council that the Election Commission prohibi- ted recension and increase being stated in the same heading. ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the mee- ting adjourn at approximately 7:55 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ~_..Jh.~ LUaM. Leonatl City Clerk-Treasurer 8 'I .. ~ COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS A~ENQA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY ~ 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3 . PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (FIRE DEPARTMENT:) (POLICE DEPARTMENT:) (MUNICIPAL COURT:) 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: a. a. Regular City Council Meeting January 7, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting December 17. 1992 Regular Monthly Report/Dec. Regular Monthly Report/Dec. Regular Monthly Report/Dec. Request to Accept Bid/Uniforms Request to Accept Bid/Uniforms DISCUSSION: Recycling Truck Presentation by Helen Moore, State Chairmen of Local Employee Advisory Council/WAGE Program b. Presentation by Co. Judge Villines Ref: Jacksonville Health Center (Request for Funding) r J CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: continued January 21, 1993 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16 . ANNOUNCEMENTS : ADJOURNMENT c. Presentation by Personnel Director Michael Beeman/Addition to Policy Manual. d. STATE OF THE CITY SEWER COMMISSION: Kenneth McGhee 604 Ray Road Jacksonville, Arkansas (serving out Mr. Wally Tucker's Term to expire 4/20/1994) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIA L DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville~ Arkansas met in Regular Session on January 21, 1993, at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Reedie Ray delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pled<.::!<'? o·l: f~llegianc:e" to t.he fle:u.~ .. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT, nine <9>, ABSENT, (1). Alderman Twitty was not in attendance. Mayor Tommy Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Code Enforcement Officer Wayne Cox, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Sanitation Super- visor Billy Gilmore, Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis, Parks and Recreation Chairman Bob Stroud, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Sewer Commission Chairman Joan Zumwalt, Mrs. Judy Swaim, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the pr·ess. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 7, 1993 for study and action at the ne x t Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the qf the Regular City Council Meeting of December 17, APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. minutes 1992 be ~ONSENT AGENDA: Repoi~t. /Dec:embr:'0r- F~:<::>p Dl'-t / Dr:-::c emb r-2r port./D•:?cembei~. a . c. FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 1'•1Ui\l I C I F'AI._ COURT' FIRE DEPARTMENT: NOVEMBER . 1992 Regular Monthly Regular Monthly Regular Monthly Re- Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regu- lar Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for DECEM- BER, 1992 be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss for the month of December of $132,250.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT: DECEMBER 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regu- lar Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following for December: COMPUTER COLLECTIONS $60,672.65, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $1,443.75, REPORT COPIES $425.00 FOR A TOTAL of $62,541.40 COL- LECTED for the month of December. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson~ Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. MUNICIPAL COURT: Probation Officer Mike Mahone Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the month- ly report for December 1992 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending November 1992, 126. Cases added in Month of December, 1992 6, Probations com- pleted, Month ending December 31, 1992~ 7, for TOTAL CASES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1992, 125. Number of Juveniles on Probation 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight~ Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: STATE OF THE CITY REPORT/WATER DEPARTMENT Mayor Swaim recognized manager the of the Water Department, Mr. ~<en Anderson. Mr. Ken Anderson related that in 1992 service to customers in- creased by one percent and that during the year water production total was 1.7 billion gallons. He further related that 18 %, approximately 311,000 gallons, was supplied to the Little Rock Air Force Base. He related that the South Loop Project has been completed and a new project in the Sunnyside Addition has been started which will be completed in 1993. He noted a reduction of 2.8% needed for of repairs in major water mains and that water service is Jacksonville increased by 29%. STATE OF THE CITY REPORT/WASTEWATER UTILITY Joan Zumwalt Sewer Commission Chairmen Joan Zumwalt introduced Mr. Dick Van Pelt the new manager of the Jacksonville Wastewater Utility. A verbal presentation was presented to the Council by Mr. Pelt. (A copy of the report is on file in the office of the Clerk.) 2 Van City CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. STATE OF THE CITY REPORT: Presentation by Mayer Swaim Mayor Swaim related that he was pleased to report that the state of the City is very good. Points of interest in the address I;.Jer-e: 1) The widening of four lanes on Highway 161 <North First Street) from Hickory Street to Loop Road is closer to becoming a 1'-ei::d it. y. 2) Funds for the extension of Industrial Drive to Redmond Road are now available. 3) Many new Recycling programs were implemented on behalf of the City's Recycling efforts, all were successful and yielded two state awards. 4) As a result of the yard waste recycling program the City saved $101,996.00 in landfill fees while providing the citizens of Jacksonville with free composting material. 5) Through the efforts of the curbside recycling program along with the cooperation of Pulaski County and Sherwood we have baled 15,000 pounds of PET and HOPE plastics for sale. 6> In addition to the yearly CDBG program we received a $500,000.00 gr·ant from the fe:.'!der ·al "Home" progl~am. 7) Better fire and rescue services will be provide to our citizens through the use of the Fire Department's new 100' aerial truck. 8) The Finance Department received more efficient computer hardware and software. 9) The Parks major improvements were fishing docks at Paradise Lak e, fencing, field lighting, a new concession stand, and a contract for bleachers for all three new fields. l.O) upgrade :i. rn,"9.gf2 o·f The Jacksonville Police Department has continued services showing that professionalism can improve the whole community. 11) City Hall received a new look with landscaping additional flower beds featuring mums; City Fest held on Hall property was a great success with the help of ''People Pride Organization. "":!" .... • to the and City ltJi th J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. 12) Colonel C. J. Wax secured the Airlift Rodeo competition for the Little Rock Air Force Base in June 1993 which will result in a 5 to 8 million dollar impact for hotels and restaurants. 13) The citizens of Jacksonville approved a one-cent sales tax to provide for a community center. Mayor Swaim related that the people are the most source and as a result of employee efforts every the city has improved during the past year. important l~e­ depc;\rt.ment in Alderman Wilson related that the Commissions were to be commended for their efforts which lend great service to the City of Jack- sonville. Mayor Swaim reiterated that Jacksonville's City Service is worthy of envy from other cities not only in Arkansas but nation- wide. Mayor Swaim further related that all the commissions do job while the two major commissions are self sustaining ments~ free of tax dollars. RESUME AGENDA: WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid/Uniforms a fine depai·-t- Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Knight to ACCEPT the low bid from R & R Uniforms. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that bid A was for $495.45 and bid B was $497. 4!:i. POLICE DEPARTMENT= Request to accept Bid/Uniforms Alderman Knight moved~ seconded by Alderman Smith to ACCEPT the low bid of $1~043.45 from R & R Uniforms. MOTION CARRIED STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 4 10\ \O'h CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. SANITATION DISCUSSION/Purchase of a Recycling Truck Mayor Swaim said the City needs to move forward with the plans to purchase a truck for the Recycling Program. Mayor Swaim related the need to search for a truck meeting speci- fications which could meet the requirements of the recycling program. He further stated there was a possibility the truck would have to be custom made to fit the recycling needs without the creation of excessive manpower to operate. Mayor Swaim related that the truck in question has very specific requirements and that demonstration models would be used in order to get a clear definition of the recycling needs. Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears presented a written quarter - ly Recycling Report to the Council. Mr. Spears related that at the present time 491 bins are being used in Stonewall and in the Braden Addition. He stated that he would add 50 more homes from the same route in order to estimate how much of an 8 hour work day this area would require. He further related concern for the time factor because the recy- cling truck currently being used is an loan for one day a week. He estimated that a maximum limit for a day long route would be within 100 to 150 more homes. Mayor Swaim voiced that the Sanitation Department along with the Recycling effort has been able to add service without increasing the number of employees in the department. PLANNING COMMISSION: GE_I~lERAL: a. F'r"E)S81Ttat.ion b)i Helen 1'1oore, State Chair·man o·i~ Local Employee Advisory Council/WAGE Program. Mrs. Moore introduced Mr. Travis Beebe a representative of the Emplo y ment Security Division. Mr. Beebe related that many times the Employment Security Divi- sion serves the same people again and again who are unable to secure employment. It was determined that less than fifty per- cent of one hundred people who were given employment testing by the ESD office were unable to pass. Mr. Beebe said that the Department of Adult Education and Mr. Wilbanks were able to help the ESD office provide basic literacy skills. He related that one draw back to the success of this program is the lack of o::.- ..J J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. inte~action f~om the employe~s. He said that this is impe~ative in orde~ to gain an idea of what skills a~e needed in au~ a~ea. A sho~t discussion ~egarding employe~ input and employee pa~tici­ pation ensued. M~. Beebe pointed out that a group of employe~s/members of a local employe~s advisor committee in Jacksonville supported by the employment secu~ity department have ag~eed to lend in kihd cont~ibution of their time and support to help dete~mine exactly what skills the employers of this area are looking fo~. He related that Mr. Wilbanks will be coo~dinating the effo~ts of this p~og~am. He requested on behalf of the p~ogram that the City provide a facility to house this program with utilities paid. Mr. Wilbanks ~elated that the name of the program was WAGE and that it stood for Workforce Alliance for Growth and Economy. He pointed out that economic growth depends on the available work- force ready to go with technology as it changes. Mr. Wilbanks ~elated that available ~esources and available pro- grams a~e put together so each alliance member can provide his or her best. He said that targeted skills will be identified by local employers. He said that Jacksonville has the opportunity to pilot the lead prog~am in the state followed by one in Pine Bluff 30 days later. Mr. Wilbanks related that one feature that makes this program unique is the participation by local employers to help target individual educational needs. Adult Education will provide a full-time manager in Jacksonville, along with part and full-time instructors. He related that the commitment need from the commu- nity is space and utilities. In return the community will bene- fit from having a chronically unemployed workforce educated and able to perform a competent job. !VIayo1~ Swaim r·eJ.at.ed that 'th-e~ building cur·Tent.ly bej.ng used by thf2 Water Department would be vacant at. the time the LEAC program would need housing. He stated that previous rent collected on the building was $150.00 a month. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alde~man Knight to app~ove use of the building, at present housing the Water Department when it becomes vacant, for the LEAC prog~am and that utilities be fur- nished fo~ a twelve month period of time. MOTION CARRIED. 6 103 ,. \ OL-\ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. b. Presentation by Mayor Swaim for County Judge Villines. Jacksonville Health Center. Mayor Swaim related that Judge Villines was unable to attend the meeting. He said that the Steve Hughes law office building, located at 3000 No. First St. has been purchased as the Jackson- ville Health Facility and that funds to meet the contribution from the City were set aside in the Capitol Improvement Fund last spr· :i. rH;;J. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to provide $50,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund~ for renovation of the Jacksonville Health Facility. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim requested that City Attorney Robert Bamburg to handle the legality regarding title of the property with the County (-itt.Drney .. c. Presentation by Personnel Director Michael Beeman I Addition to Policy Manual. The following are the articles presented~ XVII. MILITARY LEAVE Employees who are members of the National Guard or any of the reserve branches of the armed forces shall be granted leave at the rate of 15 days per calendar year, plus necessary travel time for annual training requirements or other duties performed in an official duty status. To the extent this leave is not used in a calendar year, it will accumulate for use in the succeeding calendar year until it totals 15 days at the beginning of a calendar year. The leave shall be granted without loss of pay, and in addition to regular vacation time. Each employee who requests military leave shall submit copies of their military orders to Personnel at least 30 days in advance of scheduled training, when possible .. Personnel called to duty in emergency situations by the Governor or the President, shall be granted leave with pay not to exceed 30 working days, after whi~h, leave without pay will be granted. This leave shall be granted in addition to regular vacation time. "EmeJ'"9f?nc:y £,ituations" n-·,E·<':His c:my case of invasion~ insurrection, riot, breach of peace, or imminent danger threats to the public health or security, or threats maintenance of law and order. 7 cJ :i. sastE:·~r !' t.hel'-eDf, to th<.~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. During any military leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to preserve all seniorit y rights, ettlciency or performance ratings, promotional status, retirement privileges, and benefits to which they have become entitled. If a combination of vacation time/military leave is to be used b y the employee while attending military training~ all vacation time must be used first before utilizing military lea v e. The right of reemployment shall government rules and regulations. conform with all STOP LOSS BENEFIT The City of Jacksonville is presently providing an additional ~-!;_g.Q_---'=.Q;'2.2. b ellf:?f it f C:lr· f Lt 11 -t i m('2 emp 1 oyeE?~'"· (those ~·Jho ~·Jor· k c.'\ minimum of 32 hours per week). The Stop Loss Program offered through the Municipal Health Benefit Fund is set at $10,000, but the City has decided to lower the ceiling to $5~000. For-E:·: .. §l._rrq::rle: If c:\11 employee is ill or· injured~ the covered employee's loss is limited to 20% of the first $5~000 covered medical expenses plus deductibles and other expenses for each eligible person covered. The City will make a payment of up to $1,000 directly to one or more of the employee's health care providers. Defi11itic.m of Stop Loss : The rna :dmum dollal'" amount the eligible employee is required to pay on all covered medical expenses. Covered expenses above this amount will be paid by insurance provi der·s. ABSENTEEISM AND TARDINESS Non-Uniformed: Non-uniformed employees are expected to be at work on time and on a regular basis. When emplo y ees are unnecessarily absent or late, it i s e x pensi v e, disrupti v e and places an unnecessar y burden on fellow emplo y ees, supervisors, city government as a wh~li, and the taxpayers who receive city services. Should an employee be unable to report to work on time because of illness or personal emergency, that employee should notify their supervisor a s soon as circumstances allow. Unjustified or repeated absenteeism and/or tardiness will be cause for disciplinary action and will be made a part of the employee's performance evaluation. 8 IDS T - l DlR CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. FIRE PERSONNEL: Tardiness and unauthorized absences will not be allowed for Fire Department personnel. The nature qf the work involved dictates that Fire Department personnel must report for duty when scheduled, based upon Fire Department's rules and rec::Jul at ions. Urd ust if :i. c=d abs:;Ci~nteE:'i sm and / or· tar cJ i 11ess wi 11 result in disciplinary action against the Fire Department emp 1 oyet.=, POLICE PERSONNEL: Members of the Department shall be punctual in reporting for duty at the time and place designated by their comm~;~.nd i ng cw· super · i or .. ot ·t 1 ce1'·~:o . F a.i 1 ur·e to repc:w-t pl~ompt l y at the time directed or unauthorized absenteeism will be deemed neglect of duty and will result in disciplinar y action against the empl Dyc·:'~e. As stated earlier, r e quest for annual leave should be submitted a minimum Df ten (10) wDrking days in advance to be approved by the Department Head for proper wDrk scheduling/planning. Annual leave, sick time, or discretionary days shall not be used to fill-in for une x cused absences or tardiness after the fact. MATERNITY LEAVE 3. MATERNITY LEAVE Employees affected by pregnancy or childbirth shall be treated the same for all employment-related purposes as persons disabled for non pregnancy-related reasons. Therefore, accrued sick leave and vacation leave, if representa- tive of the employee, will be granted for maternity use, after which leave without pay must be used. Paternity leave shall be given to each expectant father for one (1) calendar day for the birth of his child to be charged against th a t employee•s accrued sick leave. *See Section XIV. MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE --Page 12 X I I. SICK LEAVE Non-Uniform@d Employees: -All full-time, non-exempt employees shall accrue sick leave with pay at the rate of 13.33 hours per calendar month, 20 d ay s per year, or 160 hours per year. If unused, this sick leave shall accumulate up to a maximum of 720 hours. Accumulation of sick leave does not begin until six (6) months after initial date of employment. 9 I J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. Personnel Director Michael Beeman congratulated Mayor Swaim for an article he recently wrote which was published in the National Cities Weekl y magazine. Mr. Beeman related that the additions to the Policy Manual are due in part to law changes. He further related that as ago the laws change concerning Military Leave adding City has complied with the change. of a that the Mr. Beeman related that there is a change in the Stop Loss Bene- fit from $10,000.00 to $5,000.00 for full-time emplo y ees. Ma y or Swaim related that under the change if an emplo y ee were to ha v e a major illness the City would pay $1,000.00 from a fund set aside should the medical cost run between fi v e and ten thousand dollars. He further related that this change is comparable with other insurance programs. Mr. Beeman related that the change under ABSENTEEISM AND TARDI- NESS comes as a clarification matter as some employees in the past did not fully understand that unnecessary and excessive absenteeism and tardiness is part of the employee's performance !i')V a 1 u.:,\'l: i on . Mr . Beeman related that as a result of questions from regarding maternity leave he felt the need to clarify or paternity leave benefits. emp 1 oyet:~~:; maternity Mr. Beeman related that investigation of the current sick leave policy stated that the employee began earning sick leave from date of hire but was unable to draw on this until establishing six months of employment. He stated the need to change this to employees begin earning sick leave six months after hire at the r·ate of 1::::.33 hours per calend.::n· month." Alderman Smith posed a question as to access and a v ailabilit y o f the employee polic y manual to the employee. Mr. Beeman stated that each department head maintains a current copy of the manual with larger departments having more than one copy. He related that access is not a problem for an y employee. Mayor Swaim related that each employee must sign saying he has read and understands the policy manual. He further related that distribution to each employee was discouraged due to changes in the policies pointing out that mis-understandings occur when the employee does not have the newest addition of the policy manual. 10 IO'l 10~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:26 P.M. Mr. Beeman emphasized that free access to his/or her own person- nel file or the employee manual is open door policy. Alderman Fletcher expressed that it was his feeling that the employees viewed the employee manual as a personal contract and felt that they should have a personal copy. Mr. Beeman related again that the problem was employee manual upd.::\tes. Mayor Swaim explained that the manner in which the employee policy manual is handled at this time provides the supervisor with the opportunity to make sure that the employee understands questions regarding the same adding that some employees cannot r· ead" Alderman Smith concurred that in his business at the bank one policy manual is provided in each department for employee perus- al. Alderman Fletcher suggested over night check out as a possibility for employees who would so desire. Alderman Knight moved~ seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the changes in the Employee Policy Manual as stated and presented~ effective in thirty (30) days. MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: SEWER COMMISSION: Kenneth McGhee to serve out Mr. Wally Tucker's Term to expire 4/20/1994 Mayor Swaim stated that Mr. Wally Tucker is unable due to busi- ness obligations to complete his term on the Sewer Commission. Alderman Fletcher moved~ seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the appointment of Kenneth McGhee to serve out Mr. Wally Tucker's Term to expire 4/20/1994. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim requested that election certificates~ code of ethics forms, and financial disclosures from elected officials be turned in to the office of the City Clerk. 11 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1993 7: 00 P. M. -8: 26 P . M. Mayor Swaim related that the financial report has been handed cut for the Council to study and possible discussion at the next City Council Meeting if so desired by Council. Mayor Swaim announced that in reference to the dedication to the library the lettering for the sign has not yet arrived. He further related that January 28~ was the scheduled tentative date contingent on the arrival of the lettering. It was suggested by Alderman Wilson that Mayor Swaim contact the Little Rock office regarding the dedications of the library. ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to Adjourn at approximately 8:25 p.m . MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, City Clerk-Treasurer j ":·' .~ 109 40 •• •• •• ••••.• . .·.· .... ·-:'··.:. ;. :· .:.~·· :::•. . .. . ..... :·· ..... ·. --·-· . . . .· . , . ... .. . ... ·.·"':..1._ • :=-:·=~~, \;,,L.:.r-l ·: .. u.·· u .. ~.,~~-~-~ •............... 111 ......... ,_:::... ABSTRACT OF BIDS . -~ 0 - s) BID: Uniform Bid for Police and Fire Department .. , ~ DEPARTMENT: Fire and Police Department · DATE OPENED:oecember 18, 1992 10:00 A.M~~ t .jBIDDER R & R !BIDDER Farrior's BIDDER I BIDDER BIDDER J' I Uni forms Inc. QUANT DESCRIPTION UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL Fire Department Uniforms : 1. Shirt 1 $ 30.50 1 $ 31.90 2. Shirt 1 27.75 1 29.10 3. Pants t 30.95 1 26.65 4. Pants 1 12.90 1 12.90 5. Work Jacket 1 24.95 1 28.50 . 6 . Work Jacket 1 115.90 1 1·28. 65 7. Recruit Jacket 1 52.50 1 56.85 . 8 . Paramedic Lab Coa 1 10.00 1 16.50 I 9. Tie i 3.00 1 4 . .tv 10. Cap 1 15.25 1 19.90 ' 11. Dress Coat 1 74.50 1 79.90 ; 12. Dress Trousers 1 25.50 1 28.90 13. Baseball Caps 1 3.50 1 3.70 -., 14. Badge A.Rhodium 1 21.00 1 22.50 I B.Gold 1 23.00 1 25.70 .. 15 • Jumpsuit 1 44.75 1 47.35 16. Shoulder Patch 1 1.00 1 1.10 i 17. Shoulder Patch 1 1.50 1 . 2.50 " ' ,i Total A a Rhodum "· . Total b .. Gold . r~:Al PRICE 1 ~ m~·g 1 ~ m!·gg 1 ~ -I 1 T:.RI"l.S I I ~.!----~iC-~ --. o· DtLIVERY I ~ I ~~- :NG · 00 I RECot·1f-\ENDED BIDDER: I ADDITIONAL INFORHATION: ; · · · R & R Uniforms ~~ 0 .-1 .... 1 0;) r,~ I ' B'ID: UANT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 2 j: 0 a '-1 .... ' .... .. "----..-.--.- : : :·· ... . . . ·.· -. \.11 T ur JA~IZ~ui~V lLLt,. :~kK.AI~;)A;) ABSTRACT OF BIDS ./ "", .. Uniform Bid for Police and Fire Departments DEPARTMENT: Fire and Police Department y ~;~ DATE OPENED: December 18, 1992 10:00 A. ~ ' BIDDER R & R BIDDER Farrior's I BIDDER BIDDER BIDDER u I Uni£orm" Inc DESCRIPTION UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL Police Department Uniforms Jacket 1 $119.95 1 $133.40 Trousers 1 • 28.50 1 26.65 Short Sleeve Shirt 1 31.95 1 27.10 Long Sleeve Shirt 1 1 34.75 1 30.60 Body Armor 1 450.00 1 590.00 Ties 1 3.00 1 2.40 Collar Pins 1 11.50 1 9.45 Whistle 1 3.00 1 4.25 Name Plates 1 6.50 1 6.50 Leather 1 110.00 1 102.15 Shirt Badge 1 38.00 1 43.20 Raincoat 1 34.50 1 39.30 Alterations N/C Boots 1 70.00 1 73. so- Shoes 1 40.00 1 42.10 Hats 1 19.80 1 . 21.7 5 Hat Badges 1 38.00 1 41.00 Hat Straps 1 4.00 1 3.50 : TOTAL PRICE I $1 041 4_5 I $1 196 85 I ,_,,. I I TERMS DELIVERY I RECOMMENDED BIDDER: -I ADDITIONAL ItlFORNATION: R & R Uniforms • .·.·· ) \~ CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS A~~H.IlA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY ~ 1993 1 . OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3 . PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4 . APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5 . CONSENT AGENDA: (ANIMAL CONTROL) 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: a . a . Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting January 7, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/Jan. Request to Accept bid/ REF: Concrete Culvert Marshall Smith Memorial Park/ Matching Funds for Dupree Park Playground Equipment CDBG/Public Hearing Ref: $71,000.00 Additional Funding b . Ord. 989 (#2-93) Ref: State Contract Participation c . Ord. 990 (3-93) Ref: Personnel Policy Manual Changes (deleted from agenda) J CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: continued February 4, 1993 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT d. Request for Purchase/Printer fbr Municipal Court. e. Employment of an attorney due to "Conflict of Interest" \\3 a . Holiday/Monday February 15, 1993 Presidents Day CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED b. "OPEN FORUM" to be held at City Hall by Park & Recreation Center Feb. 18, 1993 following the Regular City Council Meeting Ref: NEW COMMUNITY CENTER I P-\ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ AR KANSA S REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUAR Y 4~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. REGULAR CITY COU NC IL MEET IN G -CI TY HA LL -~1 I NDUS TRIA L DR I VE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on February 4, 1993, at the regular meeting place Df the CDt.tnc:i.l, t1ldf':)r··man l.f.·~I,~J:i.s:; dE!live1···;2d ti···IE::> ir·~vocatio1··~ <'l.+t:e1'·· v.Jh:i.ch 1'"1ayo1··· Tomrny blt.J<=l.im lf2C:i t.i···~E~ <:.',tar·ldilif;;J auciiencf2 :Lr-·1 the ''Pled(;jf2 o·f ~H 1 E"~g i c1nc:e" to ti··H2 f 1 cUJ. ROLL CALL ;_ Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray , Wi l son ~ Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT, eight (8), ABSENT, (2). Alderman Fletcher and Wi lliamson were not in attendance. Aldermen Twitty arrived at approximately 7:05 p.m. Mayor Tommy Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Ma y oral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finan- ce Director Paul Mushrush, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Park & Rec Director Annabelle Davis, Chairman of the Marshall Smith MemDrial Project Mr. T.P. White, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Sw a im presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Me eting o f January 21, 1993 for study and action at the next Re gula r Ci ty Council Meeting. City Clerk lu Leonard announced corrections to be made to the presented minutes; the spelling of Mr. Villines on page seven. APPROVAL AN D/OR CORR ECT ION .OF MINU TES: REGUL AR C ITY COUN CIL MEETING JANUARY 7 , 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 7, be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. the 1993 CONS E NT AGENDA: a. ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/January 1993. Mayor Swaim pointed out that Animal Control has been able to make improvements over the past months and is now looking at the possibility of e x panding the holding pens. He further related that some of the local veterinarians would serve on a committee to help with the euthanasia situation in hopes of increasing the adoptions for Animal CDntrol. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alde~man Lewis moved, seconded by Alde~man Sansing to app~ove the monthly Animal Cont~ol Repo~t fo~ the month of Janua~y 1993, that ~epo~t ~eflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $25.00, ADOPTIONS/FINES $486.00, SECURITY DEPOSITS $425.00 fo~ a total of $936.00 fo~ the month of Janua~y 1993. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEP?-)_RTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: C:or .. 1 c 1··· et. e Cu J. ve1~ t Mayor Swaim related that while this was the onl y bid received he believed that the price is competitive. He further related the desire to bid the contract rather than pass an ordinance to waive competitive bidding. City Engineer Duane Reel related that the company 1s a local one and in the past they have always delivered on a timely basis with good S(:?~vi ce. Alderman Keaton added that he also believed the price to be very COfnF1E't it i ve. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to ACCEPT the low bid of $21,516.00 f~om Dalworth Quick Set. MOTION CARRIED. PARKS & REC. DEPARTMENT: SANITATION: PLANNING COMMISSION~ ~'i<otr"shc.ill Smith t•!E·~mor· i t:d Park /l,.!atc:h i ng Funds for Dupree Park Playground Equipment. Mayor Swaim related that this organization was formed to raise funds to build a memorial to Mr. Marshall Smith, a local business man. He expressed pleasure on behalf of the City that Dupree Park has been chosen as the Park where the memorial and the new playground equipment will be placed. Chairman of the organization Mr. T.P. White was asked to come and speak on behalf of the Memorial to Mr. Marshall Smith. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Mr. White related that the organization has been able to raise $20,000.00 toward a projected total cost of $35,000.00. He went on to say that the organization has topped out without asking for donations from the same people again and that in his estimation they t.-,lel'··r;::~ r..;,blr:.7 to r .. ais.e <:\bout. ·$:3~000.00 mor·E· t1-1an i"·,~'!! had e>~pe:·ct~:2ci when he agreed to chair the committee. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE up to $15,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund as matching funds for the memorial project. MOTION CARRIED. GENERAL: d i n(.:J. CDBG/Public Hearing: Ref: $71,000.00 Additional fun- Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at 7~15 p.m. and invited Mr. Tony Ply from CDBG to gi v e a brief overview of the proposals for the additional funding. lvll'"• TDny F·J.y I'"E•la.te~d that CD:El(j r·ecei\fed $71,000.00 o vf:.:r the:: Ht.l.c:i Projections for 1993 which was not included in the statement of objectives brought before Council on December 17~ 1992, adding that in the previous statement he related that any additional funding over the projected $268~000.00 would be split between two current projects, the Sunnyside Addition Phase V and Peach Street with an equal amount of 35,500.00 going to each. He further related due to the percentage of the $71,000.00 Hud regulation requires an additional public hearing for the proposal of those fu.nds. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the additional funding to be used with the Sunnyside Addition and Peach Street with $35,500.00 to be spent on each. b. ORDINANCE 989 (#2-93) Ref~ State Contract Participation City Attorney Robert Bamburg related that while we have the au- thority to participate in the state purchasing contract program the ordinance would free us from hav1ng to waive competitive bidding on each item purchased over $5,000.00, adding that state contract prices are much lower than other types of bids in most casE:·s. . . .. • ••••• 1 • CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis~ that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen~ Knight, Smith~ Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and dispense with reading the Ordinance in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinan- ce be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Keaton and Twitty voted NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. (iYE:. ( 0) Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL. Aldermen~ Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) af- firmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen~ Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. Motion re- ceived eight (8) affirmative votes, ((I) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon~ City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen~ Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing~ Ray, Wilson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, ((I) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 989 THIS 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1993. 4 ll 'l I CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. r Request for Purchase/Printer for Municipal Court. Mayor Swaim related that the expenditure is drawn from the Small Claims Court Fund because this is not a budgeted item and needs tc) be: i:lppi"'oved by a go ve l'"ninq body ltJhici ... , i·s dor .. ,e on c<.n ''as needed'' basis. He further related that such expenditures have only occurred once or twice in the past. Alderman Smith moved~ seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the expenditure of $221.45 from the Small Claims Court Fund for the purchase a printer for the courts. There was more discussion regarding such a purchase from the contingency fund. Mayor Swaim related that fundinq from the small claims court can be used for the purchases for the Court per State Law. He fur- ther related that the Courts would be needing a new recording system and prices are being looked at now~ adding that bids may be available at the next council meeting and that funding for that purchase would come from the equipment or contingency funds. At this time a vote was taken on the previous motion. CARRIED. MOTION cl. i=:mployment of <"-ll attorn(;;~y due tc.l "Conflict o ·f IntE'Irr:;:ost." ltJith City Attorney. Mayor Swaim related the desire to hire an outside attorney for the hearing with the Appeals Board due to the fact that a con- flict of interest exist with the City Attorney in that a member of his family is a witness. He asked for permission to appro- priate fund up to 1,500.00 for the contingency fund to cover the cost of the services of the attorney. Alderman Knight moved~ seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE expenditure of $1~500.00 from the Contingency Fund to hire an outside attorney to represent the City of Jacksonville before the Arkansas Tribunal Appeals Board on FebrUary 19, 1993. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim recognized Alderman Reedie Ray to discuss a letter from Mr. Bobby G. Lester Superintendent of Schools. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Ray related that recently in Sherwood they have estab- lished a school resource officer at the Sylvan Hills High School. He related that the officer in the school would serve as a coun- selor and role model starting with the elementary schools. He stated that the Chief of Police would also be involved with the program if it were implemented in Jacksonville. He asked council members to read over the information letter provided and consider this type of program for the City of Jacksonville. Mayor Swaim asked for volunteers to form a committee to work on the feasibility of implementation of the program. The committee includes Aldermen Ray, Sansing, lewis and Fletcher. F'OL ICY MANUAL ORDINANCE DELETED FROM PRESENT ~GENOA Mayor Swaim explained that the ordinance to revise the policy manual was deleted from the agenda due to current legislation which may be passed which would affect laws concerning employee benefits. The Council conceded to having Ordinance 990(#3-93) tabled. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Swaim announced that Alderman Wilson who is a senior member on the council will be serving as Vice Mayor. He related that not a lot of changes were made with the committee assignments. A copy of the committee assignments are on file in the office of the Ci t.y Cl E•d::. RENAMING THE LIBRARY Mayor Swaim related that a thank you note has been received from Mrs. Nixon concerninq the renaming of the library. He commented on an appropriate and well deserved ceremony honoring Mrs. Nixon. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim related that Monday February 15~ 1993 is Presidents Day and City Hall will be closed. \~() •. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. b. 11 OF'EI\1 FClF:UI'1 11 for· the NEW Clli''I~1UN I TY CENTER Mayor Swaim announced that there would be a community wide forum held directly after the February 18, 1993 City Council meeting regarding the Community Center. GOUNTY LAW SUIT V. C I TV OF ,J ACJ:::SONV I LLE Alderman Smith posed a question in regard to the judgment handed down in the County Law Suit as to the judges interpretation of a contract to be signed by the Chief of Police concerning county pr-i SC:Jn(:?FSi. City Attorney Hobert Bamburg clarified that in the opening part of the judge•s ruling he stated that there was no statute that authorized payment from the counties to the cities and did not require a contract or an ordinance requiring only that a reasona- ble fee be established and accessed. In his ruling to the City of Jacksonville the judge stated that the City's ordinance which authorized that the Chief of Police may enter into a contract with the Pulaski County Officials to provide for the holding of prisoners in the City of Jacksonville. The judge's interpreta- tion of that was that we were required to enter into such an contract due to the ordinance. Therefore, because we had such an ordinance with no accompanying signed contract he ruled we were not eligible. However, he included the City of Jacksonville in the accounting process for the number of days and number of prisoners that the county would be liable for if the case appeal was successful, the damages would already be accessed and agreed upon .. AD J OUF\NI"I E NT : Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the meeting adjourn at approximately 7:55 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully~ ~ .. ~:a ~ City Clerk-Treasurer 7 ~ .. . . .-..... . .. , LTEf1(s) BID: c te Cul t Bid !BIDDER Da~worth Qu1kset -EM QUANT DESCRIPTION UNIT TOTAL 10. 1. 36 L. F. S' Wide x 3' High $104.0 $3744.00 Precast:Reinfor~ed L.F. Concrete Box Culvert 2 . 36 L. F. 4' Wide X 3' High $ 99.0 $3564.00 Precast Reinforced L.F. Concrete Box Culvert 3. 96 L.F. 8' Wide x 4' High $148.0 D $14208.00 Precast Reinforced L.F. Concrete Box Culvert TOTAL PRICE I $21,516.00 ttRi-13 DELI VERY - ..:· [BIDDER I BIDDER UNIT TOTAL UNIT - I Tax not included I I I I R~COHf·lENDED BIDDER: utrK~Int~l:~creec DATE OPENED: 1-26-93 I BIDDER TOTAL-UNIT 10:00A.~ TOTAL ; ·~.,~~. '·I-t fsro o EH~{l r UNIT TOTAL I I ADDITIONAL INFORHA1ION: I CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS A~~N~A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY ~ 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3 . PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5 . CONSENT AGENDA: (Fire Department) (Police Department) (Municipal Court) 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: a. Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/Jan. Regular Monthly Report/Jan. Regular Monthly Report/Jan. Request to accept bid for Weapons Request to Accept bid: Generators for Mosquito Control b. Request to accept bid: a. Tractor for Beautification Dept . Request to purchase RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT \~d.· CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CONTINUED February 18, 1993 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT Board of Adjustment Mr. B. J. Boroughs 3000 Northeastern (three yr. term to expire 2/5/1991 "OPEN FORUM" to be held at City Hall by Park & Recreation Center Feb. 18, 1993 following the Regular City Council Meeting Ref: NEW COMMUNITY CENTER j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville~ Arkansas met in Regular Session on February 18, 1993~ at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Marshall Smith delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audien- ce in the "Pled~~e of Alle(Jiance" t.o the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis~ Sansing, Ray, Williamson~ and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Twitty arrived at approxi- mately 7:10p.m. Aldermen Wilson and Fletcher arrived at approx- imately 7:11 p.m. PRESENT, ten (10>, ABSENT, (0). Mayor Tommy Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Asst. Fire Chief Bill Baldridge, Asst. Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis, Parks and Recrea- tion Chairman Bob Stroud~ Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORR~CTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved~ seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 21~ 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/January b. POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/January c. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/January d. MUNICIPAL COURT Regular Monthly Report/January. FIRE DEPARTM~NT: JANUARY 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regu- lar Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for JA- NUARY, 1993 be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss for the month of January of $15,675.00. ROLL CALL: Alder- men: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray~ Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 18.3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. POLICE DEP~RTMENT: JANUARY 1993 Alderman Knight moved~ seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regu- lar Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following for January: COMPUTER C:~ '! .LECT IONS $49 ~ 703. 67 ~ I''IISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $1,887.19, REPORT COPIES $378.30 FOR A TOTAL of $51,969.16 COL- LECTED for the month of January. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight~ Smith, Lewis~ Sansing, Ray~ Wilson~ Fletcher~ Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. CDBG: JANUARY 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regu- lar Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for January: HUD Reports 4, Meetings 4, Mortgages filed 4~ Write-ups 2, Interim Inspec- tions 10~ Rehab applicant letters 6, Rehab applications re- ceived 1, Rehab close-outs 2, Public Works Interim Inspections 7. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that CDBG will be submitting for Council approval a monthly report of the activities and projects headed by that department adding that he would like to see a brief sum- mary of the progress of each project. MUNICIPAL COURT: Probation Officer Mike Mahone Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the month- ly report for January 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending December 1992, 125. Cases added in Month of January 1993, 11, Probations com- pleted, Month ending January 31, 1993, 9~ for TOTAL CASES AS OF JANUARY 31, 1993, 127. Number of Juveniles on Probation 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight~ Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray~ Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. ?EWER DEPARTME;.NT: F I 13_F;_ DE PA RTMENT: Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to ACCEPT low bid of $20~314.72 from R & R Uniforms Company. MOTION RIED. the CAR- · ... ··-·· .. STREET DEPARTMENT: .C:"t . Mosquito Cont~ol. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. Request to Accept Bid/Generators fo~ Mayo~ Swaim ~elated that this is a budgeted item adding that he was disappointed that more bids were not received. Alderman Smith moved~ seconded by Alderman Lewis to ACCEPT the low bid of $11~927.55 from Vectec Inc. MOTION CARRIED. b. Request to Accept Bid/T~actor for Beautification Dept. Public Works Coordinate~ Skip Spears related that in the past the Beautification Department has had to depend on the tracto~s belonging to the Parks and Recreation Department during the heavy mowing season o~ the use of small mowers not intended fo~ indus- tx i ,;:t.J. u s=,e" Pa~ks and Rec~eation Di~ector Annabelle Davis ~elated that in o~de~ to fill the mowing schedule in that department du~ing the heavy season it becomes difficult to loan the tracto~s. Alderman Ray moved~ seconded by Alderman Knight to ACCEPT the low bid of $22~580.38 fro~ Cabot Outdoors. MOTION CARRIED. PARKS AND RECREATIOI\I DEPARTI"IEI\IT: Ar-~nual Rt::.~pcw·t Mayor Swaim related that the Annual Report f~om Parks and Recrea- tion has been received and ~eviewed by Council. There were no questions from the Council. SANITATION PLANNING COMI:.1_L~S I ON: GENERAL: Request to pu~chase RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR MUNICIPAL COUFn. Mayor Swaim ~elated that the ~ecording equipment in the court is no lange~ wo~king adding that presently the cou~t is using a hand held n::cor-dei'". Alderman Smith moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson to ACCEPT the low bid of $3~907.04 from Dictaphone to be funded from the EQUIP- MENT FUND. MOTION CARRIED. 3 .. · .. .·.·.· ... . t .. .r . ··.. . ·•· . '-·. · .. ~ --:··· ' ·:. . . .. ~ J \ 'J.Lo CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that Mr. John Washok has completed the two allowable terms on the Board of Adjustment adding that he has performed a fine job. He further related the desire to appoint t·'11'".. B. ~r. Bur-ot.tc.J 11 s ·f Cll'-21. t hr· ec2 ye!<:1.r· t.et-m to e ;.: pi I'" e i. n 1996. Alderman Knight moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson to appoint Mr. B.J. Boroughs to a three year term with the Board of Adjustment to expire 2/5/1996. MOTION CARRIED. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Mayor Swaim asked Asst. Fire Chief Bill Baldridge to address CoL ~il in regard to the CPR classes to be offered by the Dt:?!! ·t.mc:.·~nt· .. ti···,f:! Fin:" Asst. Chief Baldridge related that the Fire Department needs sponsors in order to offer these classes to the public free of charge. He expressed the need to offset the cost of books being used with the class. He related that the gym has been donated for use during the program. He encouraged participation by Council and anyone else wishing to attend, adding that in order to sign up for the class you would need to contact the Fire Department. He related that two to three hours would be neces- sary to complete the class adding that paramedics from Central Arkansas will be teaching the course from different stations in ol~df:~l'" to tC:1.ke the cl a~.:;:. t.hl~ouSJh em a timely basis. Mayor· Swaim informed anyone wanting to ma k e a d o nation t o the program to contact Fire Chief Rick Ezell. Asst. Chief Baldridge related that any donations to exceed the $600.00 needed to offset the cost of materials will be donated to the American Heart Association. II OF' EN FCJF:l ... lf'l" Mayor Swaim related that directly following the City Council ~'l1::!c:::>t in g ,:;~n 11 OF'Et,~ FLlF::I...JI''1 11 :i. ~; lt!CJU J. cl b t:? h t.~ l cl by t h f? F' E1.r· k ~.:; 8~ F:::.-:,?c ;·-r.?.a. -··· tion Department in regard to the new Community Center. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to Adjourn at approximately 7:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, City Clerk-Treasurer MA YOR 1 5 CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS A~~NI2A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH .4...._ 1993 1 . OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL : 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Animal Control) 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 Regular City Council Meeting February 18, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/Feb. LOCATION of GAS REGULATORS on STREET RIGHT-of-WAY ADDITIONAL NETWORK SOFTWARE CPR CLASSES by the JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPT. MARCH 27, 8:30 a.m. JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GYM CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE 'l'hc:::~ c:;:i.t·;/ CDu.r:c:t1 D+ t.!"'l(";! C:i.'!::.·;/ c:;+ ,Jd.ckr::.unvi:L:L;;:.~,, {;,·-ki:;,.n~::; .. ::;,.~. f'f'l(:?'i::. i.r·; F: F!.· 1:;1 L.t J. -31'-~:3 f:"2 =· ~::.:. :i. C:! !I C! n jv! -:":':\ 1" .. c: h .c:~ ;! l •":) ·::) :~; ;1 -::·~. t t h E· ;··-(·:·:·:· ~.:J L.ll Ei. v.. ifl f!2 E:· t j_ n c:.~ p l ::::'1. c: P. (J ·f t. h c::> Cour·1 c: :i. l .. (:·11 c:i FE!l'" i'iii0\!'"1 :::lm i t. i"·; ci F~ 1 i \/er· ~~d t !"1 E·:· :t n VDC i:\ 'i::. i Dl"l <:<. + t. (;.':1'" I, .. Jh:i.ch i'·'i.:::iyor-TDfnin··/ bi, .. J<7.'1.j.in lf:?d tr·1f.? s:.t.E:>.ndincJ E1Uc:!:i.enc:e :i.n th>?. ''FJ.eci':Je u+ !-41 1 (?.q :i .• :;:,.r .. : c: c:::~ '' t D t.l"'1 r2 ·f 1 i:':'t(,J .. F~OLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Aldermen: Knight, Fletcher and Twitty were absent. PRESENT, seven (7), ABSENT, (3). Mayor Tommy Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E .. Bamburg, I:) t::~ p u.t: '•/ c~ :i. t:. ··:/ c~ :i. e !.-k ~::; u. ·:::.:: -:':':\ l"'i E7J (J i l-l q ·:~:. ~· I'T"I.::":i .... / C11~ -3.1 f~:-, i c:l r:.:.·~ j~ij i c i· .. , -~~~-t:! 1 )3 F:! t?::! fn Et. i "i !~ c: i t. '/ Engineer Duane Reel, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Asst .. Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Public Works Cuordinator Skip Spear·s, Finance D :i. ,,-<:2 c -i::. CJ r·· F' ,;:·,t.tl iv! u ~::. i"'1 r· 1 . ..1. ~::; h !' I n t. f.'~,, .. n + I'' o rn {iS 1....! DE: t t ·/ P1 r·1 d <:::~ ,,-~'· c' r·1 !' F' Etl~ k !~.: F;~ c:::: c: D :i. i' · f,~ c t D ,... (-~ ll 1'"1 .,·!. b (7~ :i. :!.''?! D ;;~ \/ :i. ~:; !' ',) i c. e C 1· .. : .::t :i. ,~ m ,;;:,_, .. 1 o + t !· .. 1 f.·? F' 1 a 1'"1 1'"1 :i. 1'"1 g CCJmmission Art Brannen, other city emplDyees, interested citizens and members of the press .. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1993 for study and action Regular City Council Meeting. Cit )i at Cotmci 1 the ne:-: t . An addition to the minutes on page Department. should read as follow s : tor for Beautification/Parks & Rec:. three, item b. under Street Request to Accept bid/Trac- Depa.l'"'t.mt::!nt. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ME E TING FEBRUARY 4 1 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February the 4, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. ~ONSENT AGENDA__;__ a. ANIMAL CON'fRDL bEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/February 1993. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the monthly Animal Control Report for the month of February 1993, that report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $55.00, ADOP- TIONS/FINES $595.50, SECURITY DEPOSITS $450.00 for a total of $1,100.50 for the month of February 1993. MOTION CARRIED. 1 .... \3o CITY OF JAC K SONVILLE~ AR KANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. ~ATER DEPARTMENT : SEWE R DEPARTMENT: FlRE DEPARTME NT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: S TRE ET D EP A R TM E N T~ OF Wr~Y LOCATION OF GAS REGULATORS ON STREET RIGHT Mayor Swaim pointed out that Alderman ·~he ftem be discussed and recognized dress the item of bus1ness. Sansing had requested City Enr;Ji n(:2er i::;:eel to t.hi..-'t.t .':\d·· .. Mr. Reel related that he had sooken with Mr. Bob Green of the Ark-La Gas Co. and had been informed that six regulators are located within the city at the following locations; Northeastern and Loop Rd., Graham and Loop Rd., Military and Loop Rd., Wood- briar and Military~ and that barricades will be constructed around each to aid in safety measures in case of motor vehicle accid~nts. He related that he said the regulators were necessary to l e_v€':!1 out. g.:: ... ~~ <:,f2rvi ce . to d iff en~nt ar~eas . which p~evi ousl Y I:..J:-'=\d · low pressu~e around town and that th~ ba~ricades would be Up within a thirty day period. Alderman Sansing posed a question regarding a regulator on Hwy 161 that had been damaged by a vehicle and City Engineer Reel . ,s~id that he did not mention that in his tonversation wit~ :Mr ~· C!n::~(~n. PARKS & RE~. DEPARTMENT: SANI .!ATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: AD DITI ONAL NETW ORK SOFTW ARE ' Mayer Sw a im recognized Mr. Paul Mushrush who add~ess~d the item o -f bus:i. n E'S~5 . M~. Mushrush updated the Council regarding the new gystem being used in the Finance Department. He said that it is installed and Clp€;!1'"at:.iDI'ii::\l. Hf:~ r"elat.E·~c::i th<::1t·. the F'i:::!l'"s:.oni"!F.:•l Dep<C~rtment :i.s in- cluded in the network. 2 .. ,-,:-·· r J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. He said that he had overlooked one piece of pu~chase software. software in which will his cost original request ~t the $1,695.00; the networking, time of operating He requested that the one particular item be that he has the software~ which initiates the val. purchased system, on adding appro- Alderman Smith moved~ seconded by Alderman Wilson~ seconded by Alderman Wilson that the software requested by Finance Department costing $1~695.00 plus tax and funded from the Equipment Fund be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. He invited the council to visit the department and see the pro- gram in action. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced that there would be an appointment to the Housing Authority on the next agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS: CPR CLASSES by the Jacksonville Fire Department, March 27, 1993 beginning at 8~30 a.m. at the Jacksonville High School Gym NON-AGENDA ITEMS: RECENT LAWSUIT City Attorney Bamburg related that there are two avenues in which to proceed. He stated that because the case was covered under the league, no city funds would have to be used to pay any of any nature including attorney's fees. Municipal judgments He said that an appeal, if desired by the Council, will have to be filed within a thirty day time period from the date of the judgment which would be taken to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis to be heard by three Circuit Court Judges. He said that the appeal could be handled by the Municipal League Program. He related that transcript will cost from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 with said cost and attorney's fees, which would include those of the defendants and the plaintiff even if an appeal is not granted, would also be covered by the League. He said that the appeal process is taken solely on the record of the court hea~ing, that no new evidence could be presented. 3 13~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. He noted that procedural errors handled or presented by the court during the process of the trial itself and the nature of the fact finding body, in thi s case the jury, are the two considera t ions in the appeal process. He said that the onl y way new evidence could be presented in the case is if the ruling of the lower court was overturned or rever- sed and at that time it is remanded to Judge Howard"s Court for a new trial done only in the event an appeal was granted. Dorothy Head Issue: City Attorney Bamburg said that in working through the issue, it 1s found that Ms. Head does not own the propert y , that it was bouqi1t. ur"1ciE•1'· ,::;. ''pu.1'··chasr:.:~ ,::;o.q:~eemE·:•nt '' and thi::tt the:-~ pr-opi:?:!rty OltJne~r­ has been made aware of the existing situation. He said that the deadline for finalizing the issue is about the end of March. Wilkerson building purchase/Police Department Expansion City Attorney Bamburg said that title work is being done at this time and that final action will be taken within ten to fifteen days. He said that all things work right~ posse s sion by the Police Department could take place the first part of May. ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Smith moved~ seconded by Alderman Keaton that the mee- ting adjourn at approximately 7:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully~ City Clerk-Treasurer l OwM~ /J-w~-,- MAYOR 7 ------r 4 CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSON VILLE. ARKANSAS A~~N~A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1.e..,_ 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Fire Department) (Police Depatment) (Community Development) (Municipal Court) 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: Regular City Council Meeting March 4, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting February 18, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/Feb. Regular Monthly Report/Feb. Regular Monthly Report/Feb. Regular Monthly Report/Feb. Presentation of 1993 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM Request to Accept Bids/Recycling Vehicle PRESENTATION/ Arey and Associates Ref: ADA Revisions and Preliminary Plans for Police Expansion CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 18, 1993 continued: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT Jacksonville Housing Authority Mr. William Chambers (5 year term to expire 3/17/1998) J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18 ~ 1 993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville~ Arkansas met in Regular Session on March 18, 1993, at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Gary Fletcher delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim invited two Eagle Scouts to lead the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith~ Lewis, Sansing~ Ray, Fletcher, Keaton, and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Aldermen absent. Alderman Knight came in at approximately PRESENT, nine <9>, ABSENT, (1). Mayor Tommy Swaim swered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Williamson, Wilson was 7:07 p.m. also an- Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael B~eman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Board of Adjustment Chairman Art Brannen, Architect Dual Arey, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATI'ON OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the Meeting of March 4, 1993 for lar City Council Meeting. minutes of the Regular City Council study and action at the next Regu- APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 18, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/Feb. b. POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/Feb. c. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/Feb. d. MUNICIPAL COURT Regular 1"1onthl y Rep ci1~t. IF eb. FIRE DE~ARTM E NT: JANUARY 1993 Alderman Ray moved; seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for FEBRUARY, 1993 be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss for the month of February of $1,500.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis~ Sansing~ Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 135 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT: FEBRUARY 1993 Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following for February: COMPUTER COL- LECTIONS $60,025.82~ MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $1~685.05~ REPORT COPIES $397.00 FOR A TOTAL of $62,107.87 COLLECTED for the month of February. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith~ Lewis, San- sing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. CDBG= FEBRUARY 1993 Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for February: Informational Meetings 5, Public Hearings 1, Acquisition deeds filed 9, Write-ups 1, Interim Inspections 12, REHAB: bids received 4, Home ,_ projects submitted 1, Home Projects ready for review 1, PUBLIC WORKS: Advertisement for Proposals 1~ Interim Inspections 5. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty, voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing complimented Mr. Ply's report from CDBG. Mr. Ply ~xplained that the professional services of are given consideration and not dollar amounts in the cess. engineers bid pro- He related that the Peach Street project is underway and that the King Street project is being held up due to out of town property owners and finalization of paper work with regard to property acquisition. MUNICIPAL COURT: Probation Officer Mike Mahon e Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman San s ing that the monthly report for February 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending January 1993, 127. Cases added in Month of February 1993, 9, Probations com- pleted, Month ending February 28th 1993~ 9, TOTAL CASES AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1993, 127. Number of Juveniles on Probation 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith~ Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson~ Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: S EWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: 2 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: Presentation of 1993 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM The following information was presented to the City Council at the meeting. STREET ONEIDA NORTH FIRST McAF;:tHUR DRIVE DELTA COVE SECOI\ID STREET JAMES SOUTH J AI"IES SOUTH HARPOLE SHPINI\IONDOAH HEATHER NINA SOUTHEASTERN WEST STREET WILSON CORBIN MT. PISGAH CH. NORTHGATE DR FOXWOOD DR. FOXWOOD COVE ESSEX COVE NORTHEASTERN DANBURY LANE LEXINGTON CT. REVERE CT. ESSEX CT. JAX. EL.EM. TOTAL FROM TO WEST MAIN BEGIN CURB JOHN HARDEN MADDOX MARSHALL RD. LEE TARA MOUNT EAST MULBERRY MAIN ST. NINA REDMOND SCHOOL SHANNONDOAH NORTH JAMES BAILEY HEATHER JAMES SHANNONDOAH NINA SOUTH JAMES HEATHER RAY ROAD MILITARY SOUTH ROAD LEE AVE. VICTORY CR. GALLOWAY LEHMAN SOUTHEASTERN SMART RAY RD. FIRST LOOP RD. NORTHEASTERN SILVER FOX FOXWOOD DR. SOUTH ESSEX CT. EAST MADDEN RD. PINEWOOD ELEM MARTIN NORTH STONEWALL SOUTH STONEWALL SOUTH STONEWALL SOUTH PARK. LOT L 2000 7365 1009 297 373 480 635 1.287 659 356 2681. 215 1079 731 150 1750 1620 404 258 1.275 ::'i05 515 529 480 200 Area v.J SY 21 4667 21 17185 22 ::466 -·a .. ::. 40 40 23 23 23 21 24 24 23 18 -:rt-. ._-...,::_ 23 23 23 20 23 23 ,.__ '":"' L·..:• 100 759 1575 2133 2822 3289 9 ·""1C .L'W... 1684 910 6256 573 2877 1868 360 6222 4140 1032 659 2833 1291 1316 1352 2222 TONS 431.7 1589.6 228. 1 70.2 145.7 197.3 261. 1 85.6 155.8 84.2 578.6 53.(> 266.2 172.8 27.8 575.6 383a () 95.5 61. (I 262.1 119.4 121.7 125.(1 11.3. 5 205.6 67l.4.l. City Engineer Reel stated that it has been at least seven years since improvements have been made on the streets listed above. He said that a few more streets will be added to the list with a revision forthcoming. Mayor Swaim suggested that a meeting be set during which the general public could identify streets that need repair with the City Engineer, the Street Department and the City Council in attendance. The general consensus of the Council was to schedule a meeting . .. =!. ·-· \3B CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 199:3; 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. Alderman Sansing questioned some overlay work done from Pinewood Elementary to Madden Road which did not take. City Enqineer Reel said that the contractor is in Nicaragua and that plans are to repair the portion that was not overlaid prop- erly and correct the problem. Mayor Swaim suggested that each Council Member streets with problem areas and attend the public voiced that extra money has been set aside to streets in the 1993 budget. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: make note meeting. improve SANITATION Request tc> Acct:::·pt Bids/Recyc:l ing Vehicle of He city Mayor Swaim pointed that the recycling program has been very successful and that the County has been gracious in letting the City of Jacksonville use their curbside recycling trailer for a few months relating that it is time for the purchase of a vehicle by thE.' city. He introduced Mr. Skip Spears who addressed the Council regarding the bids, for a recycling collection truck, received and included in these minutes. Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears related that his recommenda- tion is for the third lowest bid from Davis Trailer and Truck Kann. The lowest bid from Geric Scurfield is for a truck that can only dump at one height which would not meet the current recycling needs, where the paper, cans and plastics are dumped at different locations and heights. For that reason Mr. Spears asked that the bid from Geric Scurfield be excluded in that it lacked the versatility needed by the department for dumping the various recycling items collected by the City. Council design ble. reviewed photographs which related that the structural of the truck from the second lowest bidder was undesira- Mayor Swaim related that due to the hydraulic system and the quality of construction it does not meet the City's qualifica- tions. He asked the Council for these reasons to exclude the two lowest bids and accept the bid from Davis Trailer and Truck Kann. Alderman Fletcher moved~ seconded by Alderman Williamson to ACCEPT the bid from Davis Trailer and Truck Kann, $52,849.00, to be paid from the Equipment Fund. MOTION CARRIED. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. GENERAL: PRESENTATION/ Arey and Associates Ref: ADA Revisions and Preliminary Plans for Police Expansion. After a brief discussion regarding the purchase of the Wilkerson building located at 1420-1424 West Main and, a short presentation by Mr. Dual Arey regarding the improvements to the building, Mayor Swaim asked for approval to proceed with the expansion. The general consensus of the Council was that efforts be made to meet ADA requirements and salvage the pecan tree if possible. It was stated by the City Attorney that the closing date of the purchase will probably be before the end of March. APPOINTMENTS: bers. Jacksonville Housing Authority/Mr. William Cham- Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to reappoint Mr. William Chambers upon the recommendation of the Jacksonville Housing Authority to a five year term expiring 3/17/1998. :· ' ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to Adjourn at approximately 7:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ~.)ha~a~/ City Clerk-Treasurer ··\~.k~ MAYOR 1"" ~ 5 0 7 - CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBERJ AX00693 RECYCLING COLLECTION TRUCK QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Recycling collection truck TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER ··. . . . ~ . DEPT.~ITATION DATE 3-15-93 AMOUNT AMOUNT 55639.64 .-; ... • TIME 10:00 A.M. AMOUNT OPENED BY I.u Leon ar d ·~ -- TABULATED BY l.i z Tu c k /.2-: AMOUNT AMOUNT . r ~ .. ... .,. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBERJAX00693 RECYCLING COLLECTION TRUCK QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Recycling collection truck TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER . . :. ,e DEPT .SANITATION DATE 3-15-93 TIME 10; 00 A.M. WALT BENNETT FORD INC. AMOUNT 54472.00 -.... : WALT BENNETT FORD INC. COLLEXALL AMOUNT 52772.0 .. WALT BENNET FORD INC. MARATHON OPENED BY I 11 I e an ard .¥\I - TABULATED BY Liz Tu c k J.i .. DAVIS TRAILER /GERIC AND TRUCK SCURFIELD KANN AMOUNT AMOUNT 52849.00 51703.00 51703.0( CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS AG~HQA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL h 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 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: Regular City Council Meeting March 15, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting March 4, 1993 Request to Accept Bid: Electrical Work/New Addition Central Fire Station a . Request to Accept Bid: Redmond Road Drainage Project b. Request to Accept Bid: Paving a. CDBG: Request to Accept Bid: King Street Project b . RESOLUTION 459 (#1-93) Ref: Acquisition of Right-of-Way on real property drainage ditch construction/Sunnyside Hills c. RESOLUTION 460 (#2-93) Ref: Regional Transportation Study and Agreement CITY COUNCIL AGENDA cont. APRIL L 1993 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT d . ORDINANCE 991 (#4-93) Ref: Regulating distribution of Unsolicited Advertisements e. ADDITION TO AGENDA: RESOLUTION 461 (#3-93) Ref: Resolution Expressing Support of Mayor Tommy Swaim CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1 ~ 199~3 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HAL L -#1 INDUSTRIAL DR I V ~ The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on April 1, 1993~ at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after \',lh i cl"'l lvla.yDI'" Tommy t)wa. i m J. r:~d thr.-!! standi nq -:'':\U.d i E•1"'1C E· in the 11 F'l E·:·:dq<·2 Df t:~lllf.?<;,li•:::i\'ICE~11 t.Cl the f]..:;.,g. ROLL. CALL: Aldermen: Knight~ Smith~ Sansing~ Ray~ Wilson~ Fletcher~ Wil- liamson and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Aldermen: Lewis, and Twitty were absent. PRESENT, eight (8)~ ABSENT~ (2). Mayor Tammy Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting~ City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Df:~p u t. y C i t '/ C l e1·-k !3Lt ~.:;;.,.::1.\'\ 1:3o i n CJ s:, ~~ City Ei ... l q i r·1 f2E~t·· :C)uar"l E· F;;r;.!(~~ l :1 r::· :i. , ... c~ Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Asst. Police Chief Larry H :i. b b \:;, Cc:id r::· ~::, .. ·~·for· c: r:.~rn£=.·n t Ci·f -;~ i. c:: <=~t·-l.<J<~ yn E' Co;.; , CD Hh JJ :1 , ... ec ·1.:. Clr" ·r Dn y P 1 y ~~ F' ub 1 :i. c: l,<jol'" k s;. CorJr-cl :i. nat Ol'" f3 k i p f.ip £~ar· ~~=· ~~ F' i il ,:·:tl ... l c: f2 D i t·· ec:: t. Di·-· F' -:·:\1...\ :i. Mushrush, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Park & Rec Director Annabelle Davis, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, other city employees, interested citizens and members of t h f'=' p r-E·!f.~~"; .. PRESsNTATION OF MINUTES_;_ Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 18, 1993 for study and act1on at the next Regular City Council Meeting. f1PP.E;.PVAL __ E!.N JJ /pR CORRE.CT I ON OF MINUTES: i"IEE;:T ING tJA£:CJ:L'L~9:!~ REGUU?tlL. CITY COLJNC I 6. Alderman Wilson moved~ seconded by Alderman Smith that minutes of the Re~ular City Council Meeting of March 4, be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. [JB.,!; __ _Q.f. F'.8l~.Il:1.f-l\l I.L F: t.".· q u t:~· s. t t D (1 c c: e p t B :i. d :: ~::: 1 1:::· c:: t , ... :i. c:: <=t 1 ~!J \JI'" k ;' the 199~5 New Addition Central Fire Station (bid sheet incl. in m1nutes as f:'~)< l"'l :i. b :i. t r:'-~1" ) Mayor Swaim noted that bidders were allowed the ootion ot bid- ding parts and work separately. :I. l.li5 .I CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APF:IL 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. r: i. r-f:! Cl"'; :i. F:,•·f [:::;:: c::·]. ]. ~==.a :i cj t: h O:t t t. hE· ~~ f.:'q ue<=:. t i ~0· I'"; ut f ot-!-; 81.'\) f'i'IC)I-1 f.'\/ rn (?, t .. , ·1::. i C) 1"'1 i 1"": (j ~t-1l ~~-'T () () () :. () () ~:::. (·~:! ·!::. ·:':':'!. ~::; i ci (·:'::· t. C:t ~'-.. 1.:~\ 1 .... c:[ c C:; iTt!] :i. ::::·! t. :i. C:J !"'I 0 ·f t. ! .. , [.;} p r. [) j t:·:·:· c:: t'. ro Chief Ezell related that the department recommended solitting the bid adding that buying the fixtures separately and awarding the bid for labor to Plumb Square is his recommendation. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the low bid of $6,400.00 be awarded Plumb Square for labor and that the bid of $1,799.65 be awarded to Summers Southern for fixtures. MOTION CARF:IED. f OLICE DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid: 1··..-i .:::\ ·'/ D I'" b V·.J ,:;:r. i in I'" f::::! C:: U C.:J 1"'1 :i. :.:.·: f.':• ci [; i. !:: ';/ C: l'i (:.:J :i. I'"; t:'! :;::" \'" F:;: e •:!" :L t. c:r c::r. c:! c:li'-r:::~ ·~, ·::;. t i 'i 1::? i -1::. 1::'! iT! C:l -f t:r1 . .1.<:''·:i. nr;:;>·=::: .. s:: ... C i. \:. y c: 1 ·: C.:J :i. l"i c ('::• I'" F;: ~::.·:· c• 1 ~:=:.a. :i c:i '!::. i , Er. '!::. -1::. !· .. , t':~ JJ 1.-· er .:i t:' c t. 1 ·::; -!::. c::r ;;,:· n h i:l n c: e t h c:-:· c:! 1''. i::<. :i. ·-.. I' ., C:r. r:;J E' Et 1 c::r I'"; r:;:J t , ... , t-2 ~::: .. Cl u t.l'"; ~;:; i. c:i (''::• Cl + r;.: f:? cJ en C! r ., ci F;: D <0<. ci h ('? -1::. '·"~ e e n t. h (0.' (.~, 1'": :i. i'il i'.'t 1 Control Depar·tment and Cur·y Drive.. He pc:<inted out that the water 1."-! :i. 1 1 h t-? c: h .::tr": n e:· J r::~c:l t:. n F((JC: k y Eli'' '"-'·l·l c: l "1 C1, .. E!('? k • Jvl ,;:i. y C) I'. t;) \.-\1 E:''. :i. rn p (J :i. 1'"1 t r;:;; cl U t \ t·. t f .. l E<. t·. J .,;:\ <::, t. \'' E' D. i·-· t j-.. : f.:! n D I'" t h '=· i d r:::• C:l + t h F• ditch ~as improved. HE· I'";C:rtt:·:'d t!·";dt. tl·"lf·'!r·;;,:.· l'.!i:':'r.~'''· r:::::nly unc· bic:lde1·· .. c:o.nd t.l·i.=:r.t t.l:f? j::)I'"DC:F0c!U.!''i:''' for requesting bids ~as fulluwec:l as usual. E: 1"1 u i n ~::·:.· f':·:· 1'. r:;: t:'! E! l ~'''· ,;,::r. :i. c:l t. i ·, e. t i::. h l'" E·' E:· ~::; E' t. ·::: c::r -f 1:::. l '"'· n ~::;. V·J ~::·:'! !'" E! D u t. -=:<. n c:i c::; r .. , 1 ·/ ern e V· .. l.;::r_<;:; i l'i'i::.E'!I'·t::::·~::; i:'.E!ci f?f!I'";DU.I.Ji ·i t.c::r <;:;: . ..!.i:::rn!:i. -1::. i:':l. l:::r :i. d" Alderman Keaton mo v ed~ seconded b y Alderman Knight that the bid of $47,691.92 from Utility Management and Con s truction Inc., for the Redmond Road Drainage Projec t be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. (funding: Budgeted Drainage Funds) b. Request tc::r accept Bid: Ff! >~ I ·: :i. i::l :i. t. c . ) Mayor S~a:i.m puintec:l out that four bids were r·ec::ejved. It h i:':\ci '1::.!·";(;:'' , .... ·.'·"'.'· '"; r--, c:i t. E! c:i t::r --;...-C:: :i. ·i::. ·;..-' F: r ·, q :i. r .. , .:':! t:.:· i'.. r;.: ;:.:·:· (·:·:! 1 t . i ·i .:;; t: c::r r ·, :i. \... 1 .. ·1 Ci c.:_~ a. n n C) t. cl C:) n c: t .. \, C) 1,.. k + (J ,,.. ·1::. t -~ <-:-:-:· L: i t·. \.... tJ + .. } ~-:·\ c~ k ~::. c::! r-·1 \/ :i. 1 J (·:·:·:· , t··i (7:~ ]. C::r f./·.J i::J :i. d + I'. C') ;T; [: f·" E<. n ·f C::r t • C:i C:~ U 1"i ~:;; '1::. I'" I . .1. C: i:·. :i. C::r \"'; , C: C) r ·1 ~~-~t:. r ... u. c t:. :L C:J n CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1 , 1 993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the low bid of $22.14 from Cranford Construction for 4,000 or more tons of H.M.A.C. be accepted. MOTION CARRIED. PARKS & REC. D~PARTMENT: SANITATION~ PLANNING COMMISSION: GEI\I!;::r:AL_;_ c)... D I SC:::LJ::::lb I (JN :: Purch a se Flag Display for City Hall Th :i. ~· i t f:·' en v\r ,;;~ ~.; c:l F~ l f::? t E• c:l + ir Ctifi t·. r-·, (;7) Er. ~.1 t::: n cl C.:! b ':/ ME!~;' C•l'-t:: t•,l Eli rn i 1-1 t·. h El. t ('!I'' ' John Moore who reque s ted the purch a se was not present. l:l. co:uc:, ~ i r .. rc 1.. i r-, Request to Accept Bid: minutes as exhibit D.l i<:i. ng F'I' .. Ojr:;:C::t ( h :i. d <:::. h f'~· t:·~ t. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the low bid of $120,042.90 from Tankersley be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. 1v11r .. Tony F'ly could not givE· d completion c:l.:.'ltt:·~ \:·:'i·~pla:i .r .. ril .. rq th,:·;,t dealing with the utilities is the determining factor. c. RESOLUTION 459 (#1-93) A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE NECES- SITY FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON REAL PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE DITCH IN SUNNYSIDE HILLS ADDITION FROM ROOSEVELT ROAD NORTH TO GALLOWAY CIRCLE; GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY ENGINEER FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPRAISALS AND ESTAB- LISHMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Knight Fiesol uti on 459. moved, seconded by Alderman MOT I Of\~ CA~~R I ED. lA.Ii 1 son to l' .. ead At this time City Attorney Robert Bambu r q read Resolution 459 in i. t. ~.:; t::'r .. , t: i ~·· E!t y, j···1 i::l '/ D 1'.. ~3 ~'J ,::\ :i. i"i"l 1' .. (0 ]. cl t e 0 t. fnr <:~ t. "1::. i ... , E• [: i t. 'y' [ r 'r CJ i \""! (7:·:• E• I'. \"-.1 :i. }. l r .. r Cr -J::. b !·:·:·' E•.l:::r ]. f.·2 t. 0 Cl CJ "1::.1 .. , E:'! i:':l. p p 1' .. <'::1• i. ·:s .::''1. :!. <:;;. iJ U. t: V·J i J. 1 a. p p 1' .. 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IJ48 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSA S REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1 ~ 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. \"\a.·./ c:< I'-H t.-'-.l.-:3. i rn r·· e I -3. t c c:i -J:·. h .. :~. t 1:: h t:.·:· p E• ·:::; .-::; . .::•. c:.1 £:> C:) + F;~ E7: so ] u t. i D 1-, 4 '.".'; ') v·.J c::.1 .. I. :i. c:i (:.·:~ r··I E:\ b 1 (7:·:• "!:.: l ... , (·:-:-:: (~ :L i::. '.>_... t~ C) p 1r· C) C: (-:::· (-~:-:• c:i V· .. t :i. ~::.1 ·! '!::. (; r::-; -:·:·:\ C: q U. :i. ::;. ::. i::. i C) i .. , -~::. c:; t , ... r ~:::t i::. 1.~. ! ·1 (·:·:·:' !J ;···· C:) ·-·· ject could be completed sooner. \"-~i r· .. F::· J \/ E: ~< !:! 1 .:':.. :i. ~--, (·:C.· ci t. i···, ;::,_ 'i::. 1::. ! ... , c=.· .. ::>.. p p 1,.. :::•. J. ~:: .::! .. i. D i' .. D c: <:':·' <:;. '=> i. '"'· ..,;_ 1-i U 0 i'" ::::! q 1. .!. :i. 1 .... c ··-· rnent ... Mayor Swaim pointed out that many times the property purchased -;:: C! 1r· r·· :i. (_:_:_! h t· ...... c)+ ···-!.-"'··' -:·:·;_ \...-i···: -:·:·:"!. ·:~:. rn fJ !' E·:· r,..-...: (] 1: .. t ~ ... ! ·:·:·:\ -;:: \:·. ~~ r· j_ rn \:::t 1' .. C)\/ (-:~ m (-::-: r·; 1::. ::::. t I"·j ,~?-.l .. i JJ (·:·:·:· ..f (=:t , .... =:-:-:-:~ ~·:·~. ~:::. zer·o app~aisals we~e discussed. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Resolution 459 (#1-93) be APPROVED . MOTION CARRIED . d . RESOLUTION 460 (#2-93) A RESOLUTION ENDORSING PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY; AND FOR C.HHEI:;: F'UF::F'OSES. Mayor· Swaim voiced .i .. 1-~· .... \..i It::.= E:"t. j::J Fl C:r :i. n ·t:. rn i:':':! !"'i -1::. !.:\: ['"! :i. c !'"i '1::. !·'I (·:·:-:: c:: :i. !:.: ·-:::.: C)+ •. :r ·:':':r. c:: k ·=:· C:) n \/ i 1 1 f::~ i ~==; i':.::.~ r 'i 'i::. :! t. 1 E~ d t:. C) -:':':;_ ·::::. !""! (·:·':! E~ ;.:: p J -::~ :i. ! ··1 E-:= d 'l::. h t:~ i i'i'l p C) r-t. {·:~. i ": C: F! C: .. ;:: t. h t:-:·:·:• ·:;~. -t,":. l...l. d \l '1::. C) cj E: t E:• r· Hi j_ n f7~ t:. h F_: ·!_-:. i: . .;;-:~ + -;:: :i. C:: + 1 Cl V·.J a. I ., c:i "l-.".1'"" i9.! .. i ·:::. p C:) r· '1::. <::t '1::. :i. 0 l"l l"i ;:::• i:'!:! d ·:;:; i.J + l._ Cl i .. , D k E: ~· !::' U J. 3. <::;. k :i. ~· ::;· E:t 1...1. 1 [.:: 1'"1 •'::' I'"" <::t l"i d U.:-:tl i I'HC> CCH .. ll' .. lt i E;~'.-" Alderman Wilson moved, seconded b y Alderman Keaton that Resolu- tion 460 (#2-93) be read. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, Resolution 460 (#2-93) seconded by Alderman Sansing f"IOT I ON CAF:F: I ED. to AF'F'RU\JE .. .. i' L.JT •.J .,::._ C:: k ~:;; C:) 1'"'1 \i :l 1 l f·::• ::::• l E<. n n i I"; fJ C:; 0 f'i'! 1T: :i. ~::; ~;:;. :i C) 1"'1 i .. <J j, :J. ]. b •:·,·! ·i::. )·": i:;, :~-E: p !"'' E:• S E" I""! -1:: :::•. ·t:. J. \i ,;::·' -f C:) !'"" 1::. 1· ·, r::: C::: :i. "i::. "/ c:;; + ,J .-:? . .::: k ;::; C:) n \! i. J. 1 F! .. jv\ :'':\ ':/ (J !"' ~::) 1/·-J .-::·,, :i. ffl t~' ::< jJ :J. .::'1. :i. 1'"'1 f·~ C:i 'i::. i""; i'~ t t h ,,,, C t"; d 1": C:) to' :i. 1'"": )J l' C' C: :;;;' ·";. <:o-:T: i''.. \' '•· .... 'i .... I ! !:..:.: .J~ j .. .i getting projects at the too of the PAi"S list. e. ORDINANCE 991(#4-93) AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DISTRIBU- TION OF UNSOLICITED ADVERTISEMENTS~ HANDBILLS, PAMPHLETS~ AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIAL WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKAN S AS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. Alderman Fletcher voiced that he would like the ordinance to go into committee before action by the Council. He said that the purpose is to clean up areas where brochures are placed on cars and not intended for residential areas. Mayor Swaim recommended that Alderman Fletcher act as chairman of the committee and that Alderman Lewis and Alderman Twitty serve on the committee. APPO_I NTMEI'::I_TS ~ ANNOLJNCEMI;~TS: PRESENTATION: PLAQUE TO STEVE MOORE/FIRE DEPARTMENT At this time Mayor Swaim introduced Fire Chief Rick Ezell who presented a plaque to Mr. Steve Moore of the Fire Department for his outstanding work in organizing a one-day CPR course on Satur- day, March 27, 1993 for the citizens of Jacksonville. Mr. Moore expressed appreciation to all those who helped with the course and said that he is working on a program for next year. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mayor Swaim pointed out that through the work of the Police Department a major crime within the city has been solved. F I F~E DE:F'AF:::T~1EJH ~ Fire Chief Ezell noted that the use of the ladder truck will alter the RSD rating of the city if it is used on routine calls. DUF'F~EE: P{~lr:::K ~ Mayor Swaim pointed out that work at Dupree Park with regard to restrooms, concession stands and playground equipment has been upgraded in recent months. POLICE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING PURCHASE 1412-1420 W. MAIN~ Mayor Swaim pointed out that the purchase of the building beside t. h ("~ F'Cl 1 :i. c:: E~ Dt~p i:':\.1'" t. mE~n t I.>Ji:.\ ~::; f :i. r·1 i':l.l i :::.~ t:~d Ap 1'-i 1 :1. :• 19·::;:::::. l .. ·lf::! p o :i. n t f.~c:l out that the property is assessed on the tax books at $172,000.00 allaying controversial statements regarding the purchase that the C':\C t Lt<':\ 1 c C:)~;:; t tA!o':l.~:. $ :1. :~;,~:;, 000. 00. Hf::> ~::;a i d t. h <::\ '1::. p 1 <0:11"1 ~:; h a VE·:• b (;;)i:·:)l'i d I'" <::\~\)1"'1 by t. h(·:;) <::tr· c::h :i. t ec '1::. f Cll'" imp I'" ov(:.:·)fllt:.·)l"l t. ~:; ~;,.o thE~ b l...t :i. 1 d :i. n (J w i J.l rne~E·!'i::. AD{i I'" t:~ q u :i. r .. f.':! rn E':! n '1::. ~::; • .j 160 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AF'RIL 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. ov MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM ref: The following is a statement delivered by Mayor Tommy Swaim at the City Council Meeting of April 1, 1993. I h a v ;a i:::•f"!er--~ ;,:. i 1 er--~ t c: Dl"l c: e1"·r--1 :i. 1'": C:J -3. I"' £:!c E·r--1 t 1 EIV·J~O:-Lli i::. ·f i 1 e d .3. (;) ~~-i r··~ ~::. '1::. t. i· ·1 E·:· C:: it. y o+ ,:r i::tc !-:: •:; c:;n \-' :i. 11 E· ~· Cc::.u1"1 c i 1 rnf::!rn!:-.:. E!l ~ <:::. ~ <:•., ... 1 cl mE• .. With the decision 11 o t. t. C] -f i. 1 F·' <:':1.1-1 .:::1. p p ,,.:~ .:::1.1 ~· I + t::· i'"-' 1 i t. :i ~::-n f.? c E! <:':. ::.; "''· r· --,,-for me to make a ·::;. i.:. E:'t 1:. F.:! ii"J E! n i::. 0 ·f (7:! ::-~ p 1 ,::':'•. \"'1 i::•. 'i::. i D n ·i::. C:) '\::.1 "I E! j:::< I.J 1:::< 1 i C " We sometimes take +or granted the great freedoms and protections afforded the citizens of this United States of America. One of those protections is the right to a fair and impartial trial by CJ I_J r-p f~ f.:! \r '::0-, jvj ':/ 1'-<:':~ C: F2 I "1 t. !'::! ;-~ p <:'21' .. :i. <:-:! fi C F! J· 'I Et ~:; n L• t C: !'"I E~, 1'"1 (;_I (-:::· c:i lf'i j 0 f-::' i n :i. 0 I "r t. h .;;·,-._ t. 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The most important lesson I learned was being 1··· i. q h t i <;;; n c:)t -':':1. lr."-J-:':'~.··:/':0:'-i?.l"'r uu;;J 1--r t . D in ~:il.l.l'" f:'.· th ,::<.t 'y'CJU v-.J i 11 ltli r-·r • f:) :i. rnp 1 ·y' b t::· :i r-: Cl I'" :i. q j·--~ t:. c:i u;-::! ~::. not iTii-::-:• EJ.I .. r t 1--r i:c.! j r . ..r.c:l q e C::•r--j r .. l!'" "y' It·-! j 1 :! ~-u J. F! i 1"1 'y'DU.I'" f .::'1.\/C)r 61 EE•.C:: h '::''· :i. ci 12 :i. ~-CJ :i. Vi21"'r E\1"\ Clj:::< p C:)l'" t Ul'"r it y· -\::.C) p 1'-E·'':::-E•I"r t t j·--r (·:? F!Vi c:! 81'"1 C: E• I'"; (·:C'C: E~':::;---­ E-.-3. I'" y t. n p I'-Cl \/ r::":' t i ·r r:.::· :i. r--c E•. <:; c:• • (:':-; t:. 1::. u r· r··r E' ·y' '::". c: !--·: u o ':::.l:o·' t o d C! t h i s; i n c:l i + + t"-' I'" ..... t."'fn t t.-..J<:ei y <=:'-• ·r h F~ c:l E'-f r:• n cl i':'ll"; -1::. Et r·r c:i p J r.~ :i r--r t. i + + in.-::~. y· p \'" F:! "" i?.l"; 1:.: e\!]. c:i e. 1·r c •::2 ·i::. i·r E:·y +E·(~!l \·\l:i.].J. pt'-U\lf:: thE·il'" c::.J.':::.r,~ .. T'ilF3 t:.Etc::t:.ic':::; <O':l.I'"IC! rn;;·,\r·rc!r.Jvei·--ir·rq t ·.u a.c:im:i.t·. Dr· p \' .. E~ \-' (-~-~ l'"r t t h E! i:':\ ci in i ~:. ~:::-:i. D l .. 1 U -f (-:::• V :i. ci ,;:-~ r--r C i·:-:-:• i <;::. i::\ C:: 1··--:i. t i C i:':\ J. p d I'. t (J ·f t I ·r F:• t. 1·-:i. .::-.-..1 " U ·f t. e: 1 "r <c·! ···/ i c:l ;-:·:'• r ·r c:: E• n i:::< t p \'" f.:! •:::. !·Y:! r--: t. F' c:! c:: u r_..r. ] c! c:: h i:':i. n C.J !~"· t i --~ E! ;::. r ... l t: c:. urn r-:· n f -'::\ t:.l'' j i:':'tl " HCJI,,J tr·;r::? Ettt.ol"'i--·;e'/ pr--c·s::.F·n·:.-.-.~::. thf?. F!V:i.clr=:.·r·rc:E! <'tric:i t.i··re jur·y'<:-'-.:::•.hi J:i.t·y· tn ':':'-<::.! j:::< i':'•. 1·· i':'t t:. t-::· t h r::.-:· t r-· t.l -1::. J--·r + I'" CJ in + :i. c: ·i::. :i. C:) 1 ·r .;·:·. c: t. r . ..r. <:~. I l y J· ·r ,;·:•. •:::. rn o I'" c• h ea. I'" i ,··r •; C::• n t l ~ E! \;'f:~ t .. c:l :i. c !.:. L i'": i':'tl"l t h E7.' t.l'"l...l. t l'i • Let me reiterate, I am nut criticizing the c:uurt~ the attCJrne y s, or· the jury --I'm just stating the facts as I believe them. C. i "; :i. <;::, C:: (J ITI !::) ]_ :i. C: a. i~. :~':; C! \'f2!'" c:l :i. c:: !::. " CITY OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AF'F: I L 1 ~ 1993 7:00 F'.M. -7:50 F'.M. I misjudged how informed you the citizens of Jacksonville are. You not only remembered the problems and circumstances surroun- ding this case, but many of you have ouestioned why past actions were not allowed as evidence in this case. Some of which took place before I became Mayor. I can not answer that question except to explain that the decision was made by the court and we have abided by this ruling. We sincerely appreciate tl1e tremendous outpouring of support from a.ll. ~:ii2C:.I mt::•n t s:. oi= our C:DITifnU!"I it y. ·y·oUI'" p hor .. 1 e c e:tll. s !I c: r3.1~ d ~=; !' J. •?.:!t t f!!lr· s !I and personal visits offering to circulate petitions or collect funds to pursue this case further have been heartwarming to the Coun c:: i 1 2'•.1"·1 ci me. Y l:=tl...t l"'1 <.:\ \/E~ c: c:..n \/ :i. 1-1 c t:0d rni:."" -:3.1'"1 d '1::. h <:-:·:· CC:)I.J.r-1 c :i 1 t. hE\ -i::. C:\r-1 OVF!I'·I,,!h ''i:?}. m :i. r·1 <;_I rn,::\ .:i c::.1r· ..... itv of the citizens of Jacksonville knew the circumstances surro- unding this case and believe we we~e only guilty of trying to improve the quality of service to our citizens. y·o1 .. t h6?,VE~ t'?!I'"IC::ot.tl~.:::•.t;Jecl mF:.· tc:) .:::1.ppf:2a.J. tl·1r::" !'·ul i r·I'J h,:o,_nc:iE:·c:i ,jo~·-Jn h'/ t.hf:-::· court. Some have even demanded that we appeal to a higher court. My fi~st inclination was to appeal immediately. I'm not afraid of a fight and would willingly defend the City and myself. However~ there are other considerations. No tax dollars have br:!!•::!n sp<-:-~nt bE:•c:,::l.USf~ thE) c7.~ ;-: p lo! n ~=· e~ s • thouqh many cl o n C:l t. 1,.._1 i::•.ll -t::. on attorney's fees or judgements, as of this date, Municipal League Defense Fund has covered these They would not cover the cost of an appeal and even of you have offered funds to cover these expenses, I to spend money unless it 1s necessary. Because you do understand the facts and have been so supportive, I do not feel it is necessary to tr y and vindicate myself or the C:i t:.y. The City of Jacksonville has suffered for many years from neqa- t i V'E·~ l :i. k (-:;~ pUb 1 :i. C:: i 'i::. ';.i t h a -1::. l'"l i::\ <;:; b "" t~ l'l \! E·! lr' ··::/ h ,·::\ lr d t. D c:l \-' E•i'" C U iT1 c;.' l:.'"! e C: E\ 1 .. .1. <:".-(~·! l ~;:; ~S U !.'? ~:­ the incineration project and other issues generated from 1,'-1 i. t:. h :i. n 1 ---~ ,::t \/ f::Y! b r::.~ ;:.'~ 1'"1 :i. 1 .. 1 -i::. h E~ r-: f.':! w :,; D 1 .. 1 "'''· 1··· 1:'2 CJ u 1 <:t ,,.. h ,:<. s i s:; .. Great improvement from departments within the City has helped, b Lt'l::. V·-.lt'! rot.t ~:::.t:. c: Dl"l t :i. n UC::.·! t u 1 mp i"' O\/E~ <':f.n ci r.:: ,.-e.,::<. t. E'! i· .. l-3.1·-mDr·1 y -'?-.mc.r .. 1 q t. !· .. 1 E~ citizens of this community. 151 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ~ ARKAN S AS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETIN G APRIL 1 , 1 993 7~00 P.M. -7:50P.M. If there is blame to be placed, let it be on me for I assumed the leadership role jn 1987 and will continue at least until l 1)9':-"i.. Th f?. e:\.b i l it'/ t. D c 1'-f.·2a tE'! h a1~ mor·: ·/ r..11-1 cl pr· CJifiC:) i::. i·?:! p 1' .. Di] l'""i·:::·~::;~::; io'.l'" ''-~ much more important to me than proving I am right. We must be forgiving of those who wish to disrupt our efforts and continue t D mOVf? f 01'-l-'!i:i.l' .. d" You have proven by your actions that you support me and the City Council ir .. 1 ou.r effiJI' .. ts tD impi'""O\if:.·! thi~c~ c:ominu.r·1i.t.··/ .::;.nd tl-·lc\'1.:. :L~::; encJLlqh + Ol'.. mr::.•. Thank y'DI .. l + 01'· your-pat. i F-!l"lC t.?. ar-1c:l l.tndelrf:::.t:anc:i :i. ng, I am very proud to serve as your Ma y or. At this time, Alderm a n Reedie Ra y mo ve d, se c onded by Alderman Sansing TO S US PEND THE RU LES PL ACI NG Re solution 461 (#3 -93) o n the agenda for action. Al d erman Knight voic e d that the Res o lu- tion is presented from all the Council Members. MOTION CARRIE D . RESOLUTION 461 (#3 -93: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF MA YOR TOMIV!Y SWf~ I M Alderman Ray mo v ed, s econded b y Alderma n Knight t hat Resolu t ion 461 be read. MOTION CARRIED. City {1t tDI'""ney Fobei·-·t Dt=~mbl.ll'"~.l I'""E•c\d r.:;:r~soJ. uti 01"1 46 J. i n it <::; er-lt i 1'-E:!t y n Alderman Wilson moved, seconded b y Alder man Smith that Resolution 461 be ACCEPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. BR~I.Q.U8.blt1r~N:r :_ Alderman Wilson moved~ s ec onded b y Alderman S mith that the mee- t i ng adjourn at a ppro xi mat ely 7:50 p .m. MOTION CARRIED. Re!?.;pce ctfull y, ~-~~~~y City Cle r k-Tre a surer CITY or -Jl\Cl\SONVILLE TADULA TlON SHEET DID NUI~DER _jAX00893._ DEPT£1R DATE--3::211=-93_ TrME .1 n-:-nn_a_m_ ~"_..L~ nPENED DY~L.II~ -~op~<~-~( TABIJLATEU BY_ uciL OTY. 1 . ELECTRICAL LAROR ANO FIXTURES CENTRAL FIRE STATION Electrical JJ[SCinPTIDN Lahor Fixtures Tox TnTAL PRICE TERMS Summers Southern AMOUNT $1799,65 116.98 R11ddy Toylor Electric M1111JNT <:7225.00 $215o.oo Plumh Sflllore Construction $61100.00 $2152.91 At-IDUHT 1 ._ ................ r.es_Only_, 1 1 1---- t"l & ..... cr ..... rt ~ !(ECOMt~ENJJEll BIDDER 1 El.xtur:es bar.---•----------------~-------- Ot ()l a¥!~~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE nPHIED UY -Lu?eono r.d_ TADULATIDN SHEET DID NUI~DER _JJ\X00993-DEPT. _s_tnEE-T DATE--3.=.211=93_ TI~IE _10_:_30 __ run~ TAnULATED B~li z::t~'L 1 . 2. 3. IJ. 5 . G. 7. 8 . REDMOND ROJ\0 DRAINAGE PROJECT fHY. I ll[S[!~IP rJnH 720r.y Excnvotion 788cy 18" C.M. Pipe Culvert (1qgo) 3en Grote Top Droh Inlet 210ton Grovel Drive ennir :Sl 0 I • f. AspiHJl t Drive l!t!IHI i r Muintenonce of Trnffic 3000sy Seed ond Fertilizer Surveying ond Loyout tx:l ~ ::r" I-'· cr I-'· rt b:l TOTAL PRICE . TER~IS RECOMMENDED DIDDER Ut lli ty Management & Construction lllltl _il . -I'J10UNT $10.87 782fi' 110 30 ,LJO 23955.20 1679.811 5039.52 12.57 2639. 7o 1 13. 91J 11321 .110 953.11 I .57 1710.00 12116.59 I I I I I I (t I I I I I I lJl + CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER _jAXol 093 QTY. 1. 2. I 3. 4. 5. I 6 . I !lot Mix Asphaltic Concrete DESCRIPTION !I.M.A.C. laid in place 100-200 tons I ILN.A.C. laid in place 200-500 tons ft. M.A. C. lnid in pl ,,ce 500-1000 tons fl. N. A. C. l<~id in place 1000-2000 I tons I H.M.A.C. laid in place 2000-4000 I tons I II. ~1. A. c. tons t:rJ :>< ::r 1-'· C" 1-'· rt laid in place 4000-over I TOT f\L PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT. STRUT \JI~l AMOUNT _ERiC $26.00 26.00 26.00 I 22.40 I 22.40 I 22.40 I I I DATE 4-t-93 Cranford Construction AMOUNT $24.50 24.50 22.14 I 22.14 I I 22.14 I I 22.14 I TIME 10: oo A. ~t. 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Regular City Council Meeting April 1, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting March 18, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/March Regular Monthly Report/March Regular Monthly Report/March Regular Monthly Report/March Regular Quarterly Report Regular Monthly Report/March Resource Officer for Schools/ $37,500.00 Matching Funds b. Act 206 Requires hiring of Outside City Attorney for Civil Service Cases. April 15, 1993 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA cont. 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT a. Final Plat/Rebsamen Medical Subdivision #2 Unit #1 NAACP Presentation: Betty Farris Ref: Resolution 461 (#3-93) WATER COMMISSION: Pat Wilson Reappointment for 8 year term to expire 4/20/2001 b. WASTEWATER UTILITY COMMISSION: Joan Zumwalt Reappointment for 5 year term to expire on 4/20/1998 1~0 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on April 15, 1993, at the regular meeting place of the Council. Asst. Chief Baldridge delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim lead the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Aldermen Wilson was out of town. PRESENT, nine (9), ABSENT, (1). Mayor Tommy Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Code Enforcement Officer Wayne Cox, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Asst. Fire Chief Bill Baldridge, Police Chief Don Tate, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Board of Adjust- ment Chairman and Vice President of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Mrs. Judy Swaim, NAACP Local Chapter President Betty Farris, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the Meeting of April 1, 1993 for lar City Council Meeting. minutes of the Regular City Council study and action at the next Regu- APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 18, 1993 PROVED. MOTION CARRIED. minutes be AP- CONSENT AGENDA: a. ANIMAL CONTROL Regular Monthly Report/March b. POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/March c. MUNICIPAL COURT Regular Monthly Report/March d. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/March e. RECYCLING Regular Quarterly Report f. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/March 1993. ANIMAL CONTROL: MARCH 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M.'-7:40 P.M. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for the month of March 1993, that report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 0.00, ADOP- TIONS/FINES $896.00, SECURITY DEPOSITS $475.00 for a total of $ 1,371.00 for the month of March 1993. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. POLICE DEPARTMENT: MARCH 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following: COMPUTER COLLEC- TIONS $60,279.92, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $2,266.18, REPORT COPIES $402.00 FOR A TOTAL of $62,948.10 COLLECTED for the month of March. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. MUNICIPAL COURT: MARCH 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the monthly report for March 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending February 1993, 127. Cases added in the Month of March 1993, 4, Probations completed, Month ending March 30th 1993, 9, TOTAL CASES AS OF MARCH 1993, 122. Number of Juveniles on Probation 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, William- son, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. FIRE DEPARTMENT: MARCH 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for MARCH, 1993 be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $43,100.00 ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Ito\ ___ " ____ , __ ._ ........... . CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. RECYCLING DEPARTMENT: QUARTERLY REPORT L993 Mayor Swaim pointed out that the amount of aluminum cans sold in the first quarter of 1993 should read $731.70 instead of $231.70. He cited some specifics from the report and concluded by relating that "overall the recycling program is meeting and exceeding previous expectations". Public Works Coordinator Skips Spears related that the recycling truck recently purchased will be manufactured in May at the Ford plant and delivered June 2nd to the Kahn Company who will custo- mize the recycling additions with final delivery to the City in the first week of July. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Quarterly Recycling Report be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for the 1st Quarter of 1993. Sale of Alum. cans, Paper (Newspaper, Computer, White, Mixed), Cardboard, and Scrape Metal was $2,114.11. Total Lbs. collected for sale 176,243. Ground Yard Waste 4,615 Cubic Yards. 2,465 Number of people through Recycling Center. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. CDBG: MARCH 1993 In response to a question from Alderman Ray concerning sidewalks on King Street, CDBG Director Tony Ply related that with the accepted low bid of $120,000.00 the decision to place side walks would either have to be at a later date or not at all. He fur- ther related that with the streets and easements there is the option to come back at a later date for a decision on side walks. Mr. Ply then went on to relate that the weather has hampered efforts in the Sunnyside Addition. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for March: Informational Meetings 4, King Street Acquisition filed 1, Rental Rehab Mortgage filed 1 REHAB: Letters 14, Applications 2, Write-ups 2, Pre- construction Conferences 3, Interim Inspections 15, Home pro- jects submitted 1, Home Projects ready for review 1, PUBLIC WORKS: Advertisement for Proposals (Peach St.) 1, Proposal re- ceived 2, Interim Inspections 6. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty, voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 3 WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT: a. Resource Officer for Pulaski Co. Schools/$37,500.00 matching funds . Mayor Swaim related that the proposal for funds includes the County matching the same contribution from the City. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher $37,500.00 contribution for Resource Officers in C.J unty Schools Pilot Program. MOTION CARRIED. to the APPROVE Pulaski Mayor Swaim related that although this was a large expenditure from the Contingency Fund he is agreeable with everyone that it is well worth funding. b. Act 206 Requires hiring of Outside City Attorney for Civil Service Cases. Mayor Swaim related that State Statues Act 206 signed in February of this year requires Cities to hire an outside Attorney regar- ding disciplinary action involving a Civil Service Employee. He further related that a police officer has recently been fired and state law affords no option but to hire an outside Attorney. He stated the desire by himself, the City Attorney and the Civil Service Commission to choose an Attorney outside the City on the basis that many times the Police work with the Attorneys in the City. He noted the difficulty for the City Attorney to work with officers to prosecute traffic violations in relation to working for the prosecution in the event of disciplinary action against a police officer. City Attorney Robert Bamburg explained that part of the job as City Attorney is to serve as Attorney and Counselor for the Commission which would create such appearance as "conflict of interest" in the event the City Attorney were to handle prosecu- tion in a disciplinary case. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE that an outside attorney be hired for Civil Service Cases. 4 ~ ------------------- ---------~---- ........ _ ..,...,_ •• _ ............ ~ •• --···'-' .................................... _ ••.•••• -.... •• k .... ~~--.----.....,._----·-·· ... ·-....·---.... ...... -................ --.. .... --~ ......... . CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that the possibility of the Municipal League extending their services to include an attorney to prosecute Civil Service Cases has not yet been discussed at the board meetings. City Attorney Robert Bamburg noted that the Municipal League Defense Fund excludes appeals from Civil Service Actions and those actions as they carry over into Circuit Court. At this time MOTION CARRIED by a voice vote. STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION PLANNING COMMISSION: Final Plat/Rebsamen Medical Subdivision *2 Unit 1. Mayor Swaim related that property located between Braden Street and the Masonic Lodge was purchased by the hospital last year in an effort to draw more doctors to the community. He further related the the Hospital Commission has provided guidelines in the architectural design of the offices to be constructed so as to present continuity. City Engineer Duane Reel related that this plat contains five units with one access from Marshall Road and one from Braden Street which meets required setbacks for that major intersection. He further related that any streets constructed inside the subdi- vision will be maintained by the hospital and/or individual owners of the property. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the Final Plat of The Rebsamen Medical Subdivision *2 Unit 1 as submitted. MOTION CARRIED DEVIATION IN AGENDA Alderman Ray inquired as to any new developments with the County Health Facility. Mayor Swaim related that the relocation of the new health facili- ty was not moving as fast as hoped. He further related that the County is taking the responsibility of acquiring an architect to renovate the building purchased jointly by the City and County. 5 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. He pointed out that the hospital had hoped to have the old facil- ity by November of 1992. As a shared project with the County, he said the City is going with their recommendations. GENERAL: (:#:3-93) NAACP Presentation/Betty Farris Ref: Resolution 461 Mayor Swaim recognized Mrs. Betty Farris, President of the local chapter of the NAACP, to represent the organization before the City Council. Mrs. Farris expressed thanks to the Council for the opportunity to speak and especially Alderman (Rev.) Lewis for sponsorship on the agenda. She further expressed the intent by the NAACP to be more visible at the council meetings in the future relating that they are not visitors but members of the community with both black and white members in the organization. She related that she would vary from the original intent of the presentation choosing rather to make a position statement and express concerns. She related that the local chapter has been in existence since 1988 and that the NAACP, as most often referred to, has been in existence since 1909 and is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States. Mrs. Farris voiced that we need to be about the business of making this community work together. She related that most of the "isms" that come to mind, such as racism, sexism, classism are negative and that speaking out on these issues does not mean you are a radical, out of the ranks organization adding that any organization that speaks out on inequality is not an out of the ranks group; that it boils down to human decency as they see it. She related that it is not a secret that the NAACP was in support of the lawsuit against the dioxin burn. She further related that she would like to go on record "to say that last night at the public meeting with the EPA, a representative of the chapter made a pretty strong statement, to say that calling for an immediate evacuation of citizens directly south and east of the plant; is a serious statement but we feel very serious about that concern." She stated that they were encouraged that the recent executive director of the NAACP, Rev. Ben Chavis, has done extensive stu- dies on environmental racism being another "ism" that your not suppose to talk about, adding that if you don't talk about it, how can you get something done about it? 6 ------------------------------ 1~5 llolQ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. One concern she related was violence in the community, youth violence with regard to taking their own lives and the lives of other citizens. She suggested setting examples and offering alternatives, nurturing and directions for youth. She charged the Aldermen with the responsibility of keeping campaign prom- ises and the citizens of Jacksonville to be creative in planning programs that would encourage youth to participate. She expressed appreciation to Alderman Sansing for his efforts in Johnson Park improvements relating several ways that the park can be made a safe place for the neighborhood children. She noted that the equipment is not adequate and that there are stumps that need to be removed. She pointed out that Park & Rec Director Annabelle Davis had related to her that Dupree Park and Excell Park had taken all the time and money adding that she felt John- son Park was not a black park but a city park and should receive the same basic attention that other city parks receive. She said that she charged Ms. Davis with letting the NAACP know what they could do to assist her noting that money should be earmarked for every park. She said that perhaps a new pavilion had been built in the last three years and that citizens of the community have been cleaning up the park and burning trash for the last couple of weekends. She said the community should claim the park back because it has not always been a safe place for children to play or for families to have reunions. She requested police protection for park participants. She charged the City Council to assist in bringing the park up to standard because it is a city park. Mrs. Farris pointed out that fair housing is also a concern, noting block grant money is an encouragement. She also made mention of minority hiring which has been a large focus of attention since the beginning of the NAACP chapter in the City of Jacksonville and charged the City Council with making the city government reflective of the whole community. She did say that minority hiring is probably better than it has ever been and acknowledged that talking with the Mayor has been encouraging with regard to the outreach program; the nurturing and develop- ment of those employees. She charged all those present with showing human decency and the responsibility of respecting one another. Mayor Swaim pointed out that participation from the community has been a goal for improving parks and that the Park & Recreation · Commission is looking for more help from the community in park 7 j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. improvements; that they are empowered to expend money in the city parks. He related that Johnson Park is not where it was but not as good as it can be with regard to improvements. He related that communities should work with the Park and Recreation Depart- ment with regard to immediate needs in their area. He pointed out that Excell Park, in the same neighborhood, has been built into one of the better parks in the city. He said that the City Council does not want to dictate to the Parks Commission, that representatives from the community serve on the commission and that they are charged with overseeing different parks pointing out that the schedule of their meetings are available to everyone desiring to attend. He expressed that concerns regarding housing and the chemical plant are important to all citizens of the City; giving credit to Mr. Michael Beeman and Miss Betty Anderson for their work with regard to hiring practices. He related that information will be provided to anyone when requests are submitted adding that it is helpful when people in the community are interested. He noted that the local Police are mindful of Johnson Park and after dark activities there. POLICE PROTECTION I END OF MAIN TO MILITARY ROAD Mayor Swaim voiced that the city is looking at the possibility of more police protection for persons living in the above stated area through CDBG funding. Mr. Tony Ply related that funds are being sought to rehab a residence as a sub-station of the Police Department with "bicycle policemen" to patrol the Sunnyside and Henry Estates area where several violent crimes have been committed. He said that HUD has assured him that the project is an eligible one with the city taking responsibility when the rehab work is completed. He said that resource officers and policemen to complete the operation will cost, but that it will improve the quality of life of the citizens of Jacksonville. 8 ----~--------------------------------~------ ·----·-----...... -.. ---. ..,. --·-----------.. ~ ....... ,. .... •· '•<·~u •-• • ..,_ .,..., ••• ,,., ~-• '' • ., ., • CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Knight said there is more than one possibility with regard to obtaining a residence to be used in the endeavor. APPOINTMENTS: a. Water Commission: Reappointment of Pat Wilson for a eight year term to expire 4/20/2001. b. Wastewater Utility Commission: Reappointment of Joan Zumwalt for a five year term to expire 4/20/1998. Mayor Swaim related that the appointments are recommended from the Commission and is ratified by the City Council. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVED reappointment of Pat Wilson to the Water Commission for a eight year term to expire 4/20/2001. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the reappointment of Joan Zumwalt to the Wastewater Utility Commis- sion for a five year term to expire 4/20/1998 ANNOUNCEMENTS : ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, SUA,;,~ ~-Leonard City Clerk-Treasurer MAYOR 9 CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 • ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4 . APPROVAL AND/ OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Animal Control) 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 MAY 6, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting April 15, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting April 1, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/April Request to ACCEPT Bid/Telephone System Request to ACCEPT Bid/Sanitation Truck a. Request for ANNEXATION/Northlake Subdivision Phase VI b. Request to extend Intern Program c. Consideration of "Clean-up" Plans for Rogers Road and Graham Road Landfills CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on May 6, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT TWO (2). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Code Enforcement Officer Wayne Cox, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Police Chief Don Tate, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Board of Adjustment Chairman and Vice President of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, NAACP President Betty Farris, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of Apirl 1, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of the April 15, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. ANIMAL CONTROL Regular Monthly Report / April, 1993 ANIMAL CONTROL: APRIL 1993 Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for the month of April 1993, which report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $0.00, ADOPTIONS/FINES $857.50 SECURITY DEPOSITS $325.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,182.50 for the month of April 1993. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that efforts are being made by the department to decrease the number of uthanizations and increase the number of animals adopted. 1 \11 I WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Request to ACCEPT Bid/Telephone System (bid sheet included in these minutes as exhibit a.) Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the low bid of $15,222.82 from BCS Nova Systems be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim said that the system used in the Police Department will be replaced with the new purchase. He said that the department feels the company from whom the system will be purchased is reputable adding that a penalty clause has been included in the purchase agreement. It was pointed out that $20,000.00 was budgeted for the purchase in the 1993 Police Department Budget. Mayor Swaim pointed out that the purchasing agent Liz Tuck is doing a good job saving the city money. STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION: Request to ACCEPT Bid/Sanitation Truck (bid sheet included in these minutes as exhibit b.) Mr. Skip Spears addressed the Council with regard to the recommendation which he presented for the Walt Bennett Ford #2, bid of $70,505.00. He said that the packers meet the specifications and are the same as those on existing trucks in the department but tha·t what we have is the difference between the International Truck and the Ford Truck. He voiced that the reason for the recommendation for the Ford Truck is due to the fact that all sanitation trucks except one are Fords, that the city mechanic is experienced in working on them and that it simplifies efforts to keep spare parts on hand. He said it also helps when employees are moved around due to vacations and sickness for the trucks to be the same. He said he preferred the standardized fleet. He said that the low bid included a Leach packer and that the guage of steel is better in the Hiel than the Leach. 2 ' ~ .. ._ ..•. " ~ .... --.. ------------ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the recommendation of Mr. Skip Spears to accept the bid from Walt Bennett Ford #2 in the amount of $70,505.00 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRED. PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: a. Request for ANNEXATION/NORTHLAKE SUBDIVISION PHASE VI (Ordinance 990 ( #3-93) (REF: ANNUAL PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 93) Mayor Swaim pointed out that the County has held a public hearing with regard to the annexation request and has released the property for annexation into the City of Jacksonville. He said that it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the parcel be annexed into the city as well. He said that the property is undeveloped, that there are no residents living on it and that it borders the present city limits of Jacksonville. ORDINANCE 990 (#3-93) ANNEXATION/NORTHLAKE SUBDIVISION PHASE VI AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF THE NORTHLAKE SUBDIVISION, PHASE VI, JACKSONVILLE, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: 36.61 ACRES ADJACENT TO EXISTING NORTHLAKE SUBDIVISION, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READI:t{G. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, S.mi.th, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of Ordinance 990 in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. 3 ------- 113 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 990 THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 1993. Mayor Swaim pointed out that this is the higher portion of land in the Northlake Subdivision and City Engineer Reel said that it does border on the proposed west boundary of said subdivision. He said that they were advised by the Planning Commission that they, Mr. Tommy Dupree and Mr. Jack Wilson who are the developers of the parcel, upon annexation into the city, will have to allow for at least two entrances and exits from the property before any lots can be developed and sold for residential building. Be said that there will have to be a box culvert installed and that Fawnwood and Lynnwood Drive will be completed in the development. He said that there were no objections to the annexation in the hearings held by the county. b. Request to extend Intern Program Mayor Swaim pointed out that Miss Betty Anderson has been of great help to the city since her employment as an intern from ASU and that reta'ning her for the remainder of the year would enhance the operations of the city government. Other Council Members commended the good work that Miss Anderson has done during her six month stay as an employee. 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alder.man Knight moved, seconded by Alder.man Williamson that Betty Anderson be retained through 1993 with funding for salary to be taken for.m Sales tax or Contingency. MOTION CARRIED. c. "Clean-up" Plans for Rogers Road and Graham Road Landfills Mayor Swaim related that as soon as EPA issued a ROD for the Rogers and Graham Landfills, he began negotiations to pay for the clean- up. He further related that those negotiations were ongoing for approximately two years in which time EPA estimated that total cost of clean-up for both landfills is seven million dollars ($7 ,000,000.00). Mayor Swaim related that the negotiated agreement is for some cash up front with in-kind work. He stated that EPA found only two areas of approximately 375 cubic yards where materials needed to be removed adding that the rest of the area needs ditches to be filled in, removal of large vegitation and landscaping for proper drainage. After consulting with various departments it was determined that a great deal of the work can be done by city employees with city equipment which consists of drilling three 25 foot wells, monitoring existing wells for 5 years and testing to be done as needed, backfill, regrade and level excavated areas with 12 inches of top soil to cap, regrade the entire site, backfill all ditches, ensure that drainage meets all requirements, maintain fences, prepare a route for the removal of soils to the Vertac Plant and provide a police escourt. He related that these things would be done in lieu of cash. Mayor Swaim stated that the first request for cash on the Jacksonville Landfill was for one million seven hundred and nine thousand dollars ($1,709,000.00) plus additional cost on mediation relating that after negotiations, the agreement cash price is fifty thousand ($50,000.00) per landfill site plus the in-kind work as previously stated to replace any other cost. Mayor Swaim related that the City could be held liable for the entire cost, spending years in court defending the City's position, adding that the other PRP's could also bring forth litigation on their behalf. He futher related that the City has requested that EPA grant a Consent Decree through the courts, which would set the previous agreement cash price and protect the City of Jacksonville from being sued by other PRP's. 5 115 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00P.M. -7:55 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that after the clean-up EPA may in turn go back after the PRP's, Potentially Responsible Parties, for the balance of the remainder owed. He further related that it will be opposed by the other PRP' s, with no guarantee, adding that this is an attempt to save the taxpayers a lot of money. He stated that it has been long hard negotiations and that under the circumstances, "we have done as well as we could, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars". He pointed out that any remedial action of hazardous waste will be done by EPA contractors, adding that once the hazardous waste has been removed, there would be a letter from EPA stating that it is clear for the City of Jacksonville to start the agreed upon in-kind work. He expressed that he and involved depa.rtments felt comfortable with the given time frame for completion of the project stating that in order to do this additional appointments of personnel have to be made. Be related that EPA has agreed to furnish the Quailty Assurance Person if requested in writing from the City, adding that Duane Reel will be the lead person, followed by Skip Spears and Bob Martin. Mayor Swaim related that the paper work will be tremendous as everything done must be documented and spelled out in detail, noting that Skip Spears has already prepared statements of work reports. Mayor Swaim related that even with passage of recent legislation concerning the Super Fund and responsibli ty of Municipalities being 4%, that would still be more than the cost of t he proposed Consent Decree with EPA. Mayor Swaim related in response to a question from Alderman Wilson that negotiations began as early as 1989, immediately after EPA issued the ir Record of Decision concerning the sites. Stating the desire to move forrr.rard, Mayor Swaim related that a final draft with recent changes further p r otecting the city is forthcoming, noting that insurance policies and bonding procedures will follow Councils approva l. City Attorney Robert Bamburg stated that minor changes in the language will not affect the overall scope or nature of the agreement. Mayor Swaim related that in anticipation of the turn of events, monies were set aside in the Sales Tax Fund. 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6. 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Alderman Smith stated that Mayor Swaim should be commended for his efforts concerning the negotiations involved with EPA. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to authorize Mayor Swaim to enter into a Consent Decree with EPA, with regard to the "Clean-up" of Rogers Rd. and Graham Rd. landfills. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman wilson stated that having professionals on staff enables us to complete the in-kind work required and saves money in the long run. Mayor Swaim concurred noting the difficulty if it were not for someone in Skip Spears position. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Mayor Swaim announced that the LRAFB Air Show would be held over the weekend, May 8th, and 9th. b. Skip Spears announced that the SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT has contracted with Davis Tire of Little Rock, to receive old tires on May 11th, form 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Recycling Center in Jacksonville; noting that there would be a fee of $1.00 per tire for anyone wishing to turn in more than four tires in one day. c. CDBG Director Tony Ply reminded the Mayor of the ~Public Hearing to be held regarding allocation of $25,000.00 for a residence in Sunnyside Hills Subdivision to house a Police Unit. Mr. Ply related that the station will be considered a Community Service Center located at 129 Wilson Street. Mayor Swaim opened the Public Hearing at approximately 7:50 p.m. In response to a question from Mrs. Betty Farris, president of the local chapter of the NAACP, regarding the house being used as a sub-station, Mayor Swaim replied that it would not be staffed with policemen over any 24 hour period. Mr. Ply related that efforts would be made during budget hearings for 1994 to secure funding with regard to bicycle patrolmen. Mayor Swaim voiced that hopefully existing funds could be used to man a bicycle patrol. 7 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:55 P.M. Mayor Swaim closed the Public hearing at approximately 7:54 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to adj ourJi at approximately 7:55 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ~/A.~ LiaM. Leona City Clerk-Treasurer 8 v c- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET B:D NUMBER IAX019Q3 SANITATION TRUCK QTY. I DESCRIPTION 1. I I Sanitation Truck TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT.c::ani tatjon DATE 4-29-93 TIME 10: 30A. M. I-lal t Bennett Ford AMOUNT 68630.00 Walt Bennett Ford Walt Bennett Ford AMOUNT 71175.42 OPENED BY Skip spears TABULATED BY I..UL.I • ..J UIIII::OUl! ......__..,,,.... Robinson International River Cit: Hydraulicf Ar!DUNT 71175.42 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER IAX00793 TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM QTY. 1. DESCRIPTION Telecommunications System Trade In Taxes Maintenance Sub-total 3rd year 4th year 5th year TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT . POT ICE I GTE 1620.00 1701.00 1786.05 DATE t.-12-93 AT & T AMOUNT $40094.3 TIME 10 ;00 AMOUNT OPENED BY Mayor Tommy Swaim TABULA TED BY r. i z Tuck J '/'" BCS NOVA SYSTEMS A~10UNT "· .......... ·.··--· ·---~-------- CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Fire Dept.) (Community Development) (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: a. Regular City Council Meeting May 6, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting April 15, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/April Regular Monthly Report/April Regular Monthly Report/April Discussion: Oakhurst Bid ORDINANCE 992 (5-93) Ref: REZONE from C-3 to R-1 the Jenny Lynn Subdivision b. ORDINANCE 993 (6-93) Ref: a. Closing the Undeveloped Portion of Ivy Street Request to accept bids: Copiers for City Hall and the Police Department PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Steve Evans for a term to expire 5/9/1998 IS\ 187-- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA cont. May 20, 1993 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on May 20, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to flag. ROLL CALL: Williamson, (9), ABSENT 7:10 p.m. quorum. Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT NINE TWO (1). Alderman Fletcher arrived at approximately Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Board of Adjustment Chairman and Vice President of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, Intern from ASU Betty Anderson, Mrs. Judy Swaim, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 6, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. At this time City Clerk Lu Leonard noted an addendum to the minutes of May 6, 1993, which will be presented at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of the April 15, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/May, 1993 b. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/May, 1993 c. POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/May, 1993. FIRE DEPARTMENT: MAY 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for May, 1993 be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $234,400.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 CDBG: MAY 1992 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alder.man Wilson that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for May: Infor.mational Meetings 1, King Street Acquisition deeds files 1, mortgage release filed 1, REHAB: Letters 3, Write-ups 3, Interim Inspections 18, Project Close-outs 2, Bid Openings 3, HOME Projects submitted 2, HOME Project ready for review 1, PUBLIC WORKS: Advertisement 1, Proposals 2, Pre- construction conference 1, Interim Inspections 6, Meetings 2, NAHRO Conference 1. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. POLICE DEPARTMENT: MAY 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following: COMPUTER COLLECTION $55,715.83, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $2,049.01, REPORT COPIES $514.50 FOR A TOTAL OF $58,279.34 COLLECTED for the month of May. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: Discussion Oakhurst Bid Mayor Swaim related that the two year design phase of this drainage project completed by City Engineer Reel consisted of the area at the end of Oakhurst street crossing North Jeff Davis going in behind Oakhurst and running beside Rebsamen Hospital and finally draining into the Rocky Branch Creek. He further related that due to the complexity of the project, no bids were received after advertisement adding that the project has been re-advertised with a broader scope including "Trade Magazines", working with the Small Business Administration and other entities who might be helpful in locating contractors. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that the flow of water makes a 90 degree turn at the end of Oakhurst Street, adding that a box may be designed to go underneath the Street to catch the water and bring it underground into the ditch that runs behind the houses. He further related that the street itself becomes a drainage ditch when it rains heavily. Mayor Swaim stated that other smaller drainage projects were in the works with funding from Street Drainage. Drainage on Stone Street and Railroad OverPass Discussion ensued as to the re-bidding of the drainage project by Stone Street and underneath the railroad overpass, since only one bid was received. City Engineer Reel related the possibility of negotiating the price with the contractor for the Stone Street area and phasing the remander of the project with consideration given to priority ditches. City Engineer Reel related that the Highway Department has agreed to fix the drainage that has been plugged underneath the railroad overpass and that at the request of the city will wait until school is dismissed for the summer, so as not to cause a conflict with the children leaving school each afternoon. He further related that these efforts will be coordinated with the city. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: a. ORDINANCE 992 (#5-93) AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY ON NORTHEASTERN BETWEEN SAINT STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND FOXWOOD DRIVE); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by Robert Bamburg. 3 I~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of Ordinance 992 in its entirety. Mayor Swaim related that the property in question is located from Foxwood Drive to Stephens Church facing Northeastern. In response to a question posed by Alderman Smith, City Engineer Reel related that the proposed property was zoned C-3 when it was annexed into the city, adding that the property directly behind it is zoned C-1. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith; Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 992 THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1993. 4 b. ORDINANCE 993 (#6-93) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THAT UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF IVY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: BETWEEN PINE DRIVE AND PLUMMER STREET OFF OF NORTHEASTERN AVENUE); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Swaim related this is an original part of the bomber base subdivision stating that the property owners adjoining Ivy Drive have agreed to the street closing recommended by the Planning Commission. City Engineer Reel related that it consists of the east 240' of Ivy Drive. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, ~o suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of Ordinance 993 in its entirety. At this time City Attorney Robert Bamburg read the General Location of the above mentioned property described as Ivy Dr~ve. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. 5 181 \BS CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes. (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 993 THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1993. GENERAL: Request to ACCEPT Bids: Copiers for City Hall and the Police Department. Mayor Swaim related that the same specs were used for advertisement on both the bids. He further related that the Police Department had not budgeted for the entire expenditure, planning instead to lease a copier for a year. He stated that under closer investigation the lease plan proved to be less cost efficient. Mayor Swaim contended that funds are available at Council's pleasure to appropriate from the Equipment Fund to cover the expenditure shortage for the Police Department copier or wait to re-budget for the entire expenditure next year. He related that the necessary funds for the City Hall copier have been set aside, adding that it needed funds for the Police Department copier could also be appropriated from the Equipment Fund. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to ACCEPT the low bid from Central Copiers of $8.941.59 per copier. With the balance for the Police copier to be financed from the Equipment Fund as well as the entire appropriated amount for the City Hall copier. MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: Parks and Recreation Commission: Appointment of Mr. Steve Evans for a term to expire 5/9/1998. Mayor Swaim related that Mr. Evans is the owner and operator of a Jacksonville Guitar Shop and has served on the committee for the Parks Building. 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:40 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the appointment of Mr. Steve Evans to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/9/1998. At this time Mayor Swaim presented Mr. Doyle Webb with a placque of appreciation for his years of dedication and service wit h the Parks and Recreation Commission. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, -=-I J~ MAYOR~~ ~- 7 '. 0 o- >I . . CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID COPIERS DESCRIPTION I 1. City Hall Second Year Maintenance 2. I I Police Second Year Maintenance 3. Optional Second Year Maintenance TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DATE 5-10-93 TIME 10·<0 AM CITY BUSINESS / COPY SYSTE i'J S CENTRAL COP MACHINES AMOUNT I 9,717.381 1,650.001 I 1800.00 9,717.38 10286.49 1,980.00 2160.00 1' 530 .nnl 2,220.78 No 1, 472.781 11o.oo I I Bid I I 85.001 One year maintenance included in bid price OPENED BY I 11 I eanard TABULATED BY Liz tnck RALPI:I CRO Y & ASSOCIATES I """" ""' I 2489. I 360 . AHOUNT I I f j CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS A G E N D A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Municipal Court) (Animal Control) 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: a . b . JUNE 3, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting May 20, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting May 6, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/April Regular Monthly Report/May Request to Accept Bid: Oakhurst Drainage Project (Mayor Swaim) a. b. c. DISCUSSION: Resolution to the Public Service Commission regarding GTE (Mayor Swaim) ORDINANCE 994 (#7-93) Approving and Adopting the Jacksonville Safety Manual (Mayor Swaim) CDBG Request to Re-bid the Sunnyside Hills Water Main Project Phase V (Mayor Swaim) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA continued JUNE 3, 1993 15.APPOINTMENTS: 16.ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADDITION TO THE AGENDA: ADJOURNMENT Recycling Tire Pick-up Tuesday June 8, 1993 From 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dedication of the Marshal Smith Memorial Playground July 1st at 10:30 a.m. Purchase of service revolvers by twenty-year retiring officers ORDINANCE 995 (#8-93) Adopting and Approve Policy regarding proper Disbursement of Personal Property owned by the City of Jacksonville ... _. .._ _M _____ ,u __ _.... __ ................................ _..~·--•·~.._.. -· •·"'""-'· CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on June 3, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Alde~en: Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT TWO (2). Alderman Twitty arrived at approximately 7:04 p.m. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis, President of the local chapter of the NAACP Mrs. Betty Farris, Vice President of the local chapter of the NAACP Mr. Charles LaBron, Mrs. Judy Swaim, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of the May 6, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting, with addendum of paragraph C of page seven (7) and eight (8), be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. MUNICIPAL COURT Regular Monthly Report/April, 1993. b. ANIMAL CONTROL Regular Monthly Report/May 1993. MUNICIPAL COURT: APRIL 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the monthly report for April 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending March 1993, 127. Cases added in the Month of April 1993, 1, Probations completed, Month ending April 30, 1993, 5, TOTAL CASES AS OF APRIL 30, 1993, 123, Number of Juveniles on Probation, 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. 1 ·····-·· -·-···-·-· -· ---'--~--· CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIJ .. MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. ANIMAL CONTROL: MAY 1993 Alde~an Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to APPROVE the monthly Animal control Report for the month of May 1993. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 125.00, ADOPTIONS/FINES $ 648.50, SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 175.00 for a total of $ 948.50. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton, voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid/Oakhurst Drainage Project. Mayor Swaim related that the low bidder of Building & Utilities Construction has requested by letter to withdraw his bids from the Oakhurst Drainage Project due to an error he made as a result of leaving out the cost of labor in the final bid projection. The other requested bid withdrawal is for the Stonewall Drainage Project. He further voiced that legally, the Council can accept the next low bid. City Engineer Reel related that he informed Mr. Lambert of Lambert Construction that he would need to provide references before the Council could award the contract to him due to the fact that the City is not familiar with his company or their services. Alde~an Twitty arrived at approximately 7:04 p.m. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to ACCEPT the next low bid of $170,089.00 from Lambert Construction pending verification of references for services and to allow Building and Utility Construction to withdraw from the Oakhurst Drainage Project. It was pointed out by Alderman Knight that Building & Utilities Construction would still be low bidder with labor cost added. Mayor Swaim related that it was not allowable to change a bid once it has been submitted. 2 r ' 0 ~· U ~ -~•'LO>• .~ .... 00 ,, ... ,,,,O•O_ .... ...---~ ... --~ .... -~ ... ------·-·-,,.,._..-........ L .... ._., ...... O_ ........................... ._ ,, _,,_ .... ---·- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Discussion ensued as to the feasibility of keeping the 5% bid bond posted by Building & Utilities Construction in regard to the Oakhurst Drainage Project. Alderman Williamson raised the question of why Building & Utilities Construction requested removal of bid from the second project known as the Stonewall Drainage Project. Mayor Swaim expressed unease at letting him back out from one project and remain in the other, 1stating that other contrac'tors may not want to bid competitively with Building & Utilities Construction in the future. After general discussion from Council, Mayor Swaim stated that re- bidding the Stonewall Drainage Project would be difficult since bid prices have already been exposed. At this time Mayor Swaim re-stated the motion before the floor. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim noted that it is Council's privilege to ask Building & Utilities Construction to forfeit the bid bonds. Alderman Williamson sited that it sets a precedence, stating that an error on behalf of the contractor is the reason for posting a bid bond adding that it is the same as insurance. Mayor Swaim stated that withdrawal from a bid of this nature has not happened in the past, quoting the $60,000.00 difference from Building & Utilities Constr uction. Alderman Wilson stated that it is obvious that Building & Utilities Construction made a serious error, that if the difference was $5,000.00 or in that area, he would be more interested in holding the company to its obligations and/or keeping the b i d bond if they wanted to withdraw; adding that Building & Utilities withdrew an accurate and low bid willingly from the Stonewall project which makes for a bit of an offset. He further stated that if he had not done so he would be in favor of keeping the bid bond. Alderman Williamson stated that a bid bond protects both the City and the contractor and feels Building & Utilities should be asked to forfeit the bid bond. 3 19~ ----- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00P.M. 8:15 P.M. Discussion ensued as to the feasibility for the City if Building & Utilities Construction is allowed out of the Stonewall Drainage Project. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to ACCEPT the bid of $34, 7 52. 00 from S. & • J Construction on the Stonewall Drainage Project. City Engineer Reel related that he asked for documentation regarding error in the bid of the Oakhurst Project but has not received word from Building & Utilities Construction. Alderman Wilson stated that he would like to amend his previous motion to state he did not want to allow acceptance of the bid from Building & Utilities Construction. A voice vote was taken at this time on the amendment to allow Building & Utilities Construction to withdraw their bid from the Stonewall Drainage Pr oject. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to amend the original motion and allow Building & Utilities Construction to withdraw their bid from the Stonewall Drainage Project. ALDERMAN WILLIAMSON VOTED NAY. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that the amendment passed. He then stated the original motion to accept the S. & J. Construction bid for $34,752.00. ALDERMAN WILLIAMSON ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to retain the bid bond on the Oakhurst Drainage Project. Alderman Ray related he did not feel the City should retain the bid bond and reminded the Council of the difficulty in receiving bids on the Drainage Project the f irst time it was advertised. He stated that he felt like it would be unjustifiable to retain the bid bond in view of the type of error made adding that it is good to have someone to compromise with when a mistake is made. Alderman Williamson reiterated that the purpose of the bid bond is for when you do make an error; it is there to cover you. A discussion ensued regarding documentation in regard to the error made by Building & Utilities Construction and the possibility of retaining the bid bond on the Oakhurst Drainage Project. 4 . " ... ... ... . ... ',,.. ___ .,............. . --• __________ ,.,,.._....,. __ ,,~...__._.__._,,_ ... ~-· '"'L" CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 1:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Alderman Keaton stated that he was inclined to release Building & Utilities Construction from the contract and bid bond on the Oakhurst Drainage Project, stating that he felt a mistake of this nature could happen and is understandable. He further stated that the Stonewall Drainage Project was independently bid from the Oakhurst Project, adding that he felt Building & Utilities Construction should not be released from the bid bond on the Stonewall Drainage Project because of an error made on the other project. He concluded with saying that the City should keep the bid bond on the Stonewall Project if it awards the project to the next low bidder. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to table the motion to retain the bid bond on the Oakhurst Drainage Project, until a further report from the City Engineer with a recommendation from the Mayor and the City Engineer as to the best interest of the City. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to hold the bid bond on Stonewall Drainage Project posted by Building & Utilities until the next council meeting. Alderman Keaton requested that Building & Utilities acknowledge to the City Engineer the reason he wants to be relieved from the Stonewall Drainage Project. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim clarified that both drainage projects were awarded and that the issue before Council for a later date is the bid bonds on both Oakhurst and Stonewall posted by Building & Utilities Construction. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: a. Discussion concerning a Resolution to the Public Service Commission regarding GTE service. Mayor Swaim related that GTE is a good corporate customer and that service has improved. 5 ~-·-----~- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. He further related that he felt some concerns over the merger between GTE and Conte! regarding future services provided to the citizens of Jacksonville. Alderman Wilson suggested that GTE make a presentation at the next City Council Meeting to provide information about the changes. Mayor Swaim introduced Mr. Richard Harrison who is the manager of the local GTE office. Mr. Richard Harrison thanked the Council for the opportunity to address all concerns expressed. He related that GTE is governed by the Public Service Commission and they far exceed standards set by them. He further related that approximately fifty (50) employees remain in the Jacksonville area. He explained that the re- organization process and all the changes were due to economics. He assured Council that the manager position would remain filled in Jacksonville adding that all manager changes should be completed by the end of July. Mayor Swaim related that he needed assurances that personal service would be provided the citizens of Jacksonville, stressing the importance of availability at a centrally located office. He expressed concerns for the three main areas of service coverage to the City as being Police, Fire and Hospital. Mr. Harrison continued to explain the position of the company with regard to retirement of employees, personal customer service, and repair service. Consensus of the Council was that GTE make a presentation in the near future with regard to company status within the community. b. ORDINANCE 994 (#7-93) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE JACKSONVILLE SAFETY MANUAL FOR GUIDANCE AND USE BY ALL CITY EMPLOYEES; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Williamson noted that Ms. Betty Anderson has spent a lot of time on the changes in the manual and that City Attorney Robert Bamburg has approved the changes for legal purposes. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. City Attorney Bamburg related that the need to adopt by Ordinance rather than Resolution is that as an Ordinance it is more of a directive of the Council, whereas a Resolution is more of a recommendation. Mayor Swaim related that each Department Head has had the opportunity for input. In response to a question from Alderman Ray, Betty Anderson related that MASA mask would be covered in the "Employee Right to Know Act" instead of the Safety Manual. Mr. Beeman related that no employee should handle toxic materials adding that the fire department would respond to handle any toxic materials. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. read FIRST TIME by Robert Bamburg. Fletcher, seven (7) Ordinance Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of Ordinance 994 in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. 7 d.OO ~--~-·· ... -..~o..:.-........... ·--·-~---------··-----... -....... ' CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 994 THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 1993. c. CDBG/Request to Re-bid: Sunnyside Hills Water Main Project Phase v. Mayor Swaim related that the only bid received was an over bid, adding that the Water Commission has voted not to accept the bid and has asked Council to do the same. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to reject the bid received and re-bid the project. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim related that Recycling Center will host another Tire Pick-up, Tuesday B, 1993 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. He further related that the service will be provided every month on the second Tuesday of each month until the demand becomes less. Mayor Swaim announced a tentative date for the dedication of the Marshal Smith Memorial Playground; July 1, 1993 at 10:30 a.m. He further announced that the Recycling Center received another boost when an article written by Michael Beeman on yard waste and composting was featured in "Public Works" magazine. ADDITION TO AGENDA: The following item was introduced by Mayor Swaim, the purchase of service revolvers by twenty year retiring officers. Mayor Swaim pointed out that the Ordinance 945 clearly states in the second paragraph, section one, second paragraph, that this exemption will not apply to the purchase of any service revolver if the department replaces current regular issued service revolvers with automatic weapons. He related that Alderman Sansing who is on the police committee, stated to him that he did not feel comfortable allowing police officers to purchase the automatic weapons unless the Ordinance was changed. B . ·~--· ...... --... -..-. .,__ _ _.._ ................. _, ...................... ____ .,_....,_._.......__.,._, .. """"-' .....__--·- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 1 ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. He further related that it was Alderman Sansing's recommendation that the Council purchase a 38 revolver for retiring officers adding that the nine millimeter has only been in use 30 days. Alde~an Keaton moved, seconded by Alde~an Knight to suspend the rules and place the item of the purchase of service revolvers by retiring police officers on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that the retiring officer in question would like to purchase the newly service issued semi-automatic weapon. Chief Tate related that a Smith and Wesson 357 magnum could be purchased for approximately $ 350.00 adding that the cost of the new weapons with trade-in is about the same price, $ 450.00 with no trade-in. Alderman Ray stated that he would not have a problem with the purchase if the weapons were not brand new. Alderman Knight reminded Council that there was much debate when the Ordinance came before Council with the outcome being that police officers would be allowed to purchase their standard issued service revolvers for one dollar. Mayor Swaim noted that there are eight police officers that could retire within the next two to three years and at least three that qualify for retirement now and eight more in the next five years. Discussion ensued as to the difference between semi-automatic and automatic. Alderman Fletcher stated that it is relatively less expensive to allow an officer to purchase his gun as compared to the money spent training officers who do not stay with the department twenty years. Mayor Swaim related that the Ordinance would need to be amended in order to legally allow police officers to purchase the standard issued semi-automatic weapons. Alde~an Ray moved that this item of business be tabled until the next Regular Council Meeting. MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 995 on the agenda. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Alderman Ray voted NAY. Motion received six (6) affirmative votes. 1 negative vote(s). MOTION CARRIED. 9 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. City Attorney Bamburg requested a few minutes be given him for preparation of the Ordinance. During that time Mayor Swaim announced the Arkansas Municipal League's 59th Annual Convention will be held July 14th through the 16th at the Excelsior Hotel and Statehouse Center in Little Rock requesting person desiring to attend to contact his office no later than Tuesday, June 8, 1993 to register for the meetings. In response to a question from Alderman Fletcher, Mayor Swaim related that in regard to the Marshall Road Drainage Project there would be some field dirt and shrubs would be placed between the right of way and the brick wall at the site. ORDINANCE 995 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROVE A POLICY REGARDING PROPER DISBURSEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 945; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Alderman Ray voted NAY. Motion received six (6) affirmative votes. 1 negative vote(s). MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by Robert Bamburg. It was noted by Alderman Keaton that he felt the verbiage in paragraph two needed to be changed to read standard department issue hand-held service weapon at the time of retirement. City Attorney re-read with verbiage change. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received six (6) affirmative votes. 1 negative vote(s). MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith. At this time Alderman Keaton was recognized by Mayor Swaim to address the Council. 10 J ····· ...... -·--··--·--·--.. ·--··-·---· ~----··--~-------~-·--···-~~~--~----- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. His comments were directed to Alderman Ray regarding passage of the ordinance: 7 votes were needed to place the ordinance on second reading with a request that he reconsider and cast a positive vote for the ordinance. ROLL CALL RESUMED: Aldermen: Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Robert Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton voted AYE. Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes. 0 negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 994 THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 1993. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m. Respectfully, d£.)0.~ Lu lw M. Leonar City Clerk-Treasurer 11 l() 0 (tS CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER IAX001893 STONEilAIL DRAINAGE QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. Drainage Project TOTAL PRICE TERHS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT .s:rn.EEI: Buildings & Utilities Const. 7,915.00 DATE 5-27-93 ,752.00 TI~:E 10·1'i am AMOUNT OPENED BY Dnane Reel fJ Q · . TABULATED BY Li z n iCk f~; 0 ! AMOUNT t I I l I CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX001793 DEPT.SIREET DATE 5-27-93 TIME 10:00 a.m. OAKHURST DRAINAGE Building & I S & J Construction I Lambert . Utilities Canst. Construct1on QTY. -DESCRIPTION ' ' 1. Drainage Project ,487. I$181,694.J TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER ~ 0 {) OPENED BY Duane Reel 0~ ; - TABULATED BY Liz Thck 4 ~·· r- i AH OUNT j . . ' ' .. I I ~193,216.00 I I i: l ~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 • ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTAITON OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Community Development) (Fire Department) 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. SEWER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: 11. PARKS AND REC. DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: JUNE 17, 1993 a. b. Regular City Council Meeting June 3, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting May 20, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/May Regular Monthly Report/May Report from City Engineer Ref: Oakhurst and Stonewall Drainage Bids Request to accept FINAL PLAT FOXWOOD SUBDIVISION PHASE D( a. PRESENTATION OF 1992 AUDIT b. DISCUSSION: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT I CITY COUNCIL AGENDA continued JUNE 17, 1993 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT c. DISCUSSION: PURCHASE OF A MOBILE COMMAND POST Hospital Commission: Mr. Roy Hart to fill the un- expired term of Mr. Mike Fisher (ending June 30, 1995) DEDICATION: MARSHALL L. SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND JULY 1, 1993, 10:30 A.M. J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on June 17, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT ONE (1). Alderman Lewis arrived at approximately 7:15 p.m. Alderman Smith was absent. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Asst. Police Chief Hibbs, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment Art Brannen, Auditors Gerald Clark and Mark McAlister, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes of the May 20, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/May, 1993. b •. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/May 1993. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: MAY 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for May. Informational meetings 3, Sunnyside Drainage Acquisition Deed ~' REHAB: mortgage filed 1, Application letters 4, Work write-ups 1, Bid openings 3, Pre- construction conference 3, Interim Inspections 20, Project close- outs 2. PUBLIC WORKS: Advertisement for bid (water project) 1, Proposals received (water project) 1, Interim Inspections 10, BUD Workshops 3. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher Williamson, Keaton and Twitty. MOTION CARRIED. 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT: MAY 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for May 1993, be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $500,900.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: Report from City Engineer Ref: Oakhurst and Stonewall Drainage Bids. Mayor Swaim introduced the item of business and invited the City Engineer Duane Reel to speak in regard to his findings. City Engineer Reel related that Lambert Construction who submitted the second low bid on the Oakhurst Drainage Project, has been a sub-contractor for Lawrence Brothers who offered a glowing reported on Lambert Construction. He further related that the Highway Department said "they do good work if you stay with them". He stated he has no problems awarding the contract to Lambert Construction upon Council's approval. He stated that he received documentation from Building and Utilities Construction, who asked to be relieved from his bids on the Oakhurst and Stonewall Drainage Projects. He related that the documentation did not go into depth in regard to major difference such as construction stake-out and excavation. He stated that he was not sure that Building and Utilities Construction thoroughly looked at the project. In reference to the Stonewall project he stated that all prices were in line with the next low bidder. City Engineer Reel recommended asking Building and Utilities Construction to forfeit their bid bond on the Stonewall Project and allow them to retain their bid bond on the Oakhurst Project. Alderman Williamson stated that Building and Utilities should not be allowed to retain the Oakhurst bid bond. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. In response to a question from Alderman Knight in regard to the claim made by Building and Utilities that the major price difference was due to a mistake on the labor, City Engineer Reel related that documentation enclosed a five thousand dollar labor difference on the installation of a pre-cast box culvert, adding that it does not make up a 60,000.00 dollar labor difference claimed by Building & Utilities Construction. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to request forfeiture of both bid bonds from Building & Utilities Construction for the Oakhurst and Stonewall Drainage Projects. Alderman Keaton questioned the legality of asking for forfeiture of a bid bond without extending the option to do the job adding that the contract has already been awarded to the second low bidder. He stated that he did not feel the bonding company would cover the bid bond without the option to do the job. He further stated that Building and Utilities should not be held in penalty for the miscalculations in regard to the Oakhurst project, however he felt the Stonewall project bid should be retained. Discussion ensued as to the intent of the contractor and the purpose surrounding bid bonds. City Attorney Bamburg concurred with Alderman Wilson that in light of the mistake which occurred with the Oakhurst bid, it is reasonable for the city to feel uncomfortable with the bid from Building & Utilities Construction on the Stonewall project. Further discussion ensued as to the credibility of the Building and Utilities Construction Company. Alderman Keaton, moved seconded by Alderman Sansing to amend the motion on the floor to accept the rejection of his bid without the forfeiture of his bid bond on the Oakhurst Project and ask for the forfeiture of bid bond on the Stonewall Project. Alderman Ray expressed that a precedence could be set by letting Building & Utilities Construction out of the contract and allowing them to keep the bid bonds. Mayor Swaim asked the Council to prepare to vote on the AMENDMENT which would allow the City to retain the Stonewall bid bond only as opposed to the previous motion that both bid bonds be retained. 3 -------------- 5 CI~Y OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CI~Y COUNCIL MEE~ING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Alderman Knight, Ray and Williamson voted NAY. Alderman Lewis ABS~AINED. Five (5) voted AYE. ~hree voted (3) NAY. One (1) ABS~AINED. MO~ION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim announced that the motion carried on the amendment and asked Council to prepare to vote on the u1:iginal motion to retain the bid bond on the Stonewall project. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MO~ION CARRIED. PARKS & RECREA~ION DEPAR~MENT: SANITA~ION DEPAR~EN~: PLANNING COMMISSION: Request to accept Final Plat on the Foxwood Subdivision Phase IX Mayor Swaim introduced the item of business and stated that the Final Plat had received the approval of the Planning Commission. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to ACCEPT the Final Plat Foxwood Subdivision Phase IX with the stipulations as submitted by the Planning Commission fo.r approval on utilities and lots 40SF, 407F, 408F and 409F designated as being in the flood plain. Alderman Ray noted that he has received complaints from some of the plumbers contracted in the Stonewall Subdivision regarding difficulty in locating sewer taps. City Engineer related that the information would be forwarded to the Sewer Commission and Dick VanPelt. Mayor Swaim re-introduced the current item of business. City Engineer Reel related that the Planning Commission voted to accept the Final Plat of the Foxwood Subdivision Phase IX pending final letters of acceptance from the Sewer Commission and the Water Commission which will meet the following week. He further related that four lots would be labeled with the letter F as a flood plain designation for lots 405, 407, 408, and 409. MO~ION CARRIED. 4 ( \ GENERAL: a. Presentation of 1992 Audit. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JURE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. Mayor Swaim introduced Mr. Mark McAlister to address the Council in regard to the 1992 Audit Presentation. Mr. McAlister thanked the Cou·ncil for the opportunity to perform the 1992 audit. He pointed out that the format and style was changed in order to make the report more comprehensive. He pointed out that total revenues for 1992 were nine million four thousand dollars which represent a 3.5% increase over the 1991 revenues with 38% from the Pulaski County 1% Sales Tax and Turnbacks from the state contributing another 22% percent. Total operating expenditures in 1992 were eight million seven hundred ninety five thousand representing a 15% increase over 1991. Overall the operating revenues exceeded expenditures by two hundred nine thousand dollars. The City's reserves in its operating funds increased to five million three hundred 'seventeen thousand at the end of 1992, which is equal to 60% of the total revenues for the year. He pointed out that the expenditures of the following departments were under budget in the general fund which reflected excellent budgetary controls during 1992 and effective cost containment by city management. He stated that Federal and State Laws and regulations governing financial activities had been complied with. He expressed appreciation to the City Finance Department for their help in the audit process. There were no recommendations carried over from 1991 and Mr. McAlister related that recommendations in the 1992 audit are being addressed. Other data relating to the audit report is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Alderman Knight expressed appreciation regarding city management and the McAlister Firm. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the 1992 audit report as presented. MOTION CARRIED. b. DISCUSSION: Communications Equipment Mayor Swaim related that recently under emergency situations the entire city responded well especially the two emergency departments. He commended the Pulaski County School Department, Little Rock Air Force Base, the County Emergency Services Department as well as other departments within the City of Jacksonville. 5 7 ------~-~---- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. He commented that since 1987, communications equipment has needed to be updated and that the recent emergency verified the need. He related that to get the type of equipment that the city needs it would cost approximately one million dollars. He related that the City of Little Rock has bought a eight hundred trunking system and has reserved space for cities in Pulaski County who desire to participate in the system. He made note of efforts be.iuy mau~ by the Mayors and the County Judge in updating communications over the county. He said that dispatcher location was a major concern in said negotiations. He pointed out that at present the Fire Department has only one frequency, that only one person can communicate an emergency at the time. While the Police Department has more frequencies, t.here is still a need for more. Alderman Fletcher questioned a recent incident at the Vertac site and Mayor Swaim related that EPA is doing a full investigation and that the circumstances are under control at this time. He said that the reports for salt and air emissions are negative. He related that he would request a representative attend a Council Meeting when the investigation is complete. Mayor Swaim related that buying into the County Trunking System for Fire and Police alone is estimated to cost seven hundred forty thousand dollars and that meant with all of North Pulaski County. Mayor Swaim relaLtH.l that he wanted to apprize the Council of the existing need with regard to radio activity for City Departments. In response to questions posed by Aldermen Knight and Wilson regarding grants and equipment, Mayor Swaim stated that no grants are available and that Motorola Equipment would have to be purchased for the City to comply with the Pulaski County Trunking System. He expressed concerns regarding delaying radio dispatching to another area. He said he felt more comfortable dispatching from our area. The Mayor commented that cellular phones were used during the recent evacuation process. He commended the following for their aid and support: Little Rock Air Force Base, North Little Rock, Gravel Ridge, State OES, County OES. He noted that a cascade bank was used, donated by LRAFB, and that a portable cascade bank will be proposed for purchase by the City. Other discussion ensued but no decisions were made by the Council regarding the Pulaski County Trunking System. 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. Alderman Knight related that for seven or eight years she has promoted the expansion of the emergency services dispatch service. She said that this example has modified that desire asking what the cost would be to have a dispatcher in Jacksonville with regard to the trunk system. Mayor Swaim related that the city can have its own trunking system and still be able to communicate with the office of the County Sheriff. He said that a repeating tower would have to be built by the city relating that the present equipment is sufficient to reach to North Pulaski County at this time. Chief Tate said that components have to be compatible on the eight hundred system in reply to a question by Alderman Knight regarding whether or not LRAFB could be a part of it. Mayor Swaim related that the City of Little Rock spent approximately five million dollars with regard to implementing the trunking system. A special meeting was suggested by Alderman Wilson as he suggested that cost estimates and options be presented to the Council. Chief Tate pointed out that a purchase at this time would not be available for six to nine months. He replied to a question from Alderman Ray that information could be made available to the Council at the next meeting with regard to purchasing the equipment needed for emergency service situations. Alderman Ray commended the efforts of the Mayor during the recent emergency. He said that Mayor Swaim's decisions with regard to the radius of evacuation, closing the freeway and the school children were very good ones in his opinion. The consensus of the City Council was that pertinent information be presented after the next Regular City Council Meeting. c. DISCUSSION: Purchase of a Mobile Command Post Mayor Swaim related that an old ambulance was considered as a command post but was inadequate, that a motor home is being considered at this time. He related that it will hopefully not be often used, but that it is necessary. He said that control is the key in an emergency situation and that a command post in a motor home would comply with the need as he related the recent situation. Chief Ezell voiced that he has researched Haz-Mat Centers and that his recommendation is for the purchase of a motor home. 7 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. He said that a used motor home would not be a wise purchase explaining that its use on a limited basis is the major factor. He stated a proposed cost range from nine to twenty five thousand dollars without the equipment installed that would be needed for emergency operations. Mayor Swaim recommended the purchas~ of a motor home with renovations by members of the Fire Department. Alderman Keaton recommended that the Council pursue the purchase of a motor home for use as a command post and a communications system. Mayor Swaim recommended that the two chiefs be allowed to search for a proper command post with the ability to place iL uu hold and refer back to the Council. Alderman Keaton noted that a steel bodied truck would be needed in order to accommodate the attachment of heavy equipment. APPOINTMENTS: Hospital Commission: Mr. Roy Hart to fill the un- expired term of Mr. Mike Fisher ending June 30, 1995. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to APPROVE the appointment of Mr. Roy Hart to the Hospital Commission for a term to expire 6/30/1995. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim related that the dedication ceremony for the Marshall L. Smith Memorial Playground will be held July 1, 1993 at 10:30 a.m. ADDITION TO AGENDA: a. Discussion: Health Insurance ~ayor Swaim related that a rate ~nsurance at six month intervals committee may need to be formed additional cost. adjustment with the health has occurred adding that a to investigate benefits and Mayor Swaim recommended that at this time we remain with the Municipal League who is the current insurance provider. He related that they are offering some additional benefits and with the opportunity to waive the deductible in regard to participating doctors and clinics. He further related that eye care would be added in January at the same cost. He stated that the increase would make an eleven thousand dollar difference in the general fund budget for this year. Total cost for the remainder of the year including outside the general fund would be fourteen thousand dollars. 8 j b. Resolution 462 (#4-93) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:19 P.M. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ARKANSAS' LIBRARY MILLAGE CAMPAIGN; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Wilson who sponsored the resolution stated that he would like the resolution acted upon at the July 1, 1993 meeting. c. Crime Update: Mayor Swaim conunended the Police Department and the results brought from diligent police work. He·related that a long standing crime has now been solved adding that the police department has not forgotten any crimes and are investigating other long standing ones. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m. Respectfully, ~L~~~ City Clerk-Treasurer 9 II \')_, CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 • ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Municipal Court) (Police Dept: ) 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. SEWER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENTI 11. PARKS & REC DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT JULY 1, 1993 a. b. c. d. e. Regular City Council Meeting June 17, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting June 3, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/May Regular Monthly Report/May Request to Accept Bid: ALS Ambulance Service RESOLUTION 462 (#4-93) Ref: Library Millage Proposal for Cab Service DISCUSSION/COMMUNICATION SYSTEM RECOMMENDATION: Ref: Health Ins. Hospital Bids: Sale of Property Congressman Thorton will be at City Hall to meet with the general Public durning "Office Hours" 8/11/1993 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. J ------·~-- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on July 1, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Lewis, Sansing, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. (9), ABSENT ONE (1). Alderman Fletcher was absent. answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Ray, Wilson, PRESENT NINE Mayor Swaim Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Asst. Police Chief Larry Hibbs, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 1993 be APPROVED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Municipal Court Monthly Report/May b. Police Department Monthly Report/May MUNICIPAL COURT: MAY 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the monthly report for May 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending April 1993, 123. Cases added in the Month of May 1993, 5, Probations completed, Month ending May 31, 1993, 5, TOTAL CASED AS OF MAY 31, 1993, 123, Number of Juveniles on Probation, 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. 1 (3 POLICE DEPARTMENT: MAY 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following: COMPUTER COLLECTION $56,533.49, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $3,019.34, REPORT COPIES $492.70 FOR A TOTAL OF $60,045.53 COLLECTED for the month of May. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight Smith, Sansing, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid for ALS Ambulance Service. Mayor Swaim related that the City has maintained a long running contract with the Pafford Ambulance Service. He said that he and the Purchasing Agent recommend that the bid of Pafford Medical Transportation be accepted, noting that the transfer charge is $298.00 as opposed to the MEMS bid of $283.00 but that the emergency response is $298.00 and the MEMS bid is $384.00. He voiced that there is past experience with Pafford to take into consideration, that the fifty cent difference per mile with regard to transfers evens out. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the ALS bid of Pafford Medical Transportation for back-up support and transfer service for the City of Jacksonville be accepted. MOTION CARRIED. (BID SHEET INFORMATION / EXHIBIT A OF THESE MINUTES) POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: PRESENTATION: REF: COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Swaim related that the presentation would be given at the next Regular City Council Meeting. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: ~PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 462 (*4-93) Ref: Library Millage Mayor Swaim recognized Alderman Wilson, sponsor of the item. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ARKANSAS' LIBRARY MILLAGE CAMPAIGN: AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 2 i J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY l, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Alderman Wilson pointed out that the election of July 27, 1993 will include an increase of 6/10ths of a mill for the people of Jacksonville with regard to operation of the public library. He said that he felt the Council owed it to the citizens of the City of Jacksonville to encourage them to vote for the millage increase. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Resolution 462 (#4-93) be read. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Robert Bamburg read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Resolution 462 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. b. PROPOSAL FOR CAB SERVICE Mayor Swaim brought to the attention of the Council that a committee previously formed to study cab service for the City of Jacksonville has not to date brought a recommendation before the Council and requested that he be given the liberty to contact Mr. John Hall and discuss cab service through his company, "Black & White Cab Service", for the city. He said that he felt three to five cars will be needed to provide adequate service. The general consensus of the Council was positive and that the Mayor should bring a recommendation before the City Council at their next regular meeting. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: d. HEALTH INSURANCE Mayor Swaim pointed out that his recommendation, upon review of the six month update regarding health insurance, is that the City absorb the $9.45 increase in single coverage and the $17.25 family coverage with funding from the Contingency Fund for the remainder of the year. He said that the rate increase is considerably less than ten percent in a time period. He pointed out that the following are added benefits which will be effective January 1, 1994: (1) the medical and dental deductible can be combined (2) vision care would be added (3) dental care would be included in the medical coverage with allowance to file with another company for additional dental expenses (4) waiving of $250.00 deductible if hospitals and doctors listed with the coverage are used. Mayor Swaim voiced that increased insurance coverage would be given consideration during budgeting for 1994 adding that other coverage may need to be looked at. 3 /.J \\p CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Alderman Wilson requested a description of the changes be provided each Alderman by the Mayor's office. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the City of Jacksonville absorb the increase involved in Health Insurance Coverage for the employees of the City of Jacksonville for the remainder of the year. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim voiced that additional employees will alter the amount of the cost of the coverage, that it appears the amount will be approximately $14,000.00 but that a definite amount cannot be quoted at this time. RESUME AGENDA: c: COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Chief Tate introduced Mr. Jim Maddox and Mr. Clay representatives of Motorola. Following are the points given by the Mr. Maddox. 1. The system used by Little Rock is the Smart Net Trunk Radio System, which allows each agency to have talk groups providing the appearance of having their own radio system. 2. The system has many options and enhancement features such as enabling fire and police emergency channel priority, digital voice protection and contains wide area c .overage. 3. Provides communication outs ide the city to other emergency agencies in cases such as a disaster along with a feature which allows you to program talk groups suited for different situations. 4. Provides identification for keyed unit radios, helping to eliminate abuse of the system with the abil ity to "put i.ndividual units to sleep" in case of theft. 5. Security features which protect the system from being disabled. 6. System expansion without the purchase of additonal repeaters such as you would have with a stand alone system. 7. The FCC has begun a program called pre-farming or narrow bands channels which limits the amount of power a city can have. Alderman Knight questioned the total cost of the system and type of payment plan. 4 ----~-~-------~--~---~------~--- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Mr. Maddox related that Little Rock has offered municipalities part ownership in the existing system, cost excluding mobiles and portable is approximately two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars (275,000.00). He further related that Little Rock would entertain installing a third site in the northern part of the county, if the two sites available does not adequately meet the needs of the City. He added that cost would be involved as the City of Jacksonville would be part owner of the third site. As a result of all unknowns he related that he could not quote an add-on cost. He stated that with additional information on coverage and features available he could project a firm cost in a few days in regard to the stand alone system. In response to a question from Alderman Wilson, Mr. Maddox related that if a situation warranted the Fire Chief and Police Chief could share a common talk group by switching to one another's channel or to create an administrative channel, assigning channel priorities in regard to the different circumstances which might arise. Mr. Maddox explained the hardware and software involved with the computer driven system adding that it is IBM compatible. Alderman Knight raised the question of compatibility with the Little Rock Air Force Base system. Chief Ezell addressed the council, relating that he received a letter from the Fire Chief at the Little Rock Air Force Base regarding permission to access the City of Jacksonville frequency for the benefit of mutual aid, the attempt was unsuccessful. He further related that the only weakness observed in the incident command system at the scene is communications, he said the need to be able to communicate back and forth within the "hot zone" of an incident is the life blood of the incident command system. Mr. Maddox related that with the new system communications could be made possible with the Little Rock Air Force Base. In response to a question from Alderman Keaton, Mr. Maddox related that there are no planned changes by the FCC for the eight hundred and above trunking systems adding that the life of the system depends on maintenance and use. 5 /'T CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY l, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that even with the purchase of the eight hundred system the city would still need the antenna power capabilities to reach outside the city to other areas. Mr. Maddox related that once the stand alone eight hundred system was in place Jacksonville and Little Rock could communicate through an operation called channel switch. Chief Tate related that the advantage to joining the Little Rock system was that the hardware and sofeware was already in place, leaving the purchase of hand held radios while the disadvantage to the same would be having only a small percentage of ownership in the system. He related that it is broken down by population which would be approximately 8.3% ownership for the City of Jacksonville. Chief Tate expressed concern for any future policy changes in regard to highest percentages having the power to make the decisions for all who share in the system. Discussion ensued as to the total cost and options for payment. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: UPDATE: MOBILE COMMAND POST Chief Ezell related that he has been able to find used motor homes in the price range from ten to fifteen thousand dollars which would adequately serve the purpose of a mobile command post. RESUME AGENDA: COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Mayor Swaim related that in regard to · the amount of monies involved and the conservative nature of" the Council, all options will require careful consideration before a decision with regard to the best interest of the City. At Mayor Swaim's request Mr. Maddox addressed the Council in regard to the requirements of the system. Mr. Maddox related that the FCC requirements for loading are 80 units per box, a five channel system would require five repeaters, which is 400 units to have loading. The loading can be done on a five year slow growth plan. 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 1, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. He further related to Council that if at the end of the five year slow growth plan all repeaters were not utilized with radios the FCC could take the frequency if it were needed by another city. Discussion ensued as to the feasibility of sharing a five channel system with the City of Sherwood and the question of who would hold priority. Mayor Swaim asked for a cost proposal for the stand alone system. Alderman Wilson requested that the equipment that would not be needed in regard to the Little Rock System be pointed out for comparison. Mr. Maddox related cities who shared a system seemed to feel they would have been more satisfied with the stand alone system. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: SALE OF PROPERTY/HOSPITAL COMMISSION Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and place an item of business, the sale of property by the Hospital Commission, on the agenda. Mayor Swaim related the item is the sale of property by Rebsamen Medical Hospital to doctor groups. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Bamburg related that the Hospital is developing two medical subdivisions for offices of a medical nature. He further related that the first property is located along John Harden Drive and consist of six lots, the second subdivision is the property at the corner of Marshall and Braden; He stated that a minimum bid of seventy thousand four hundred dollars was received from Dr. Keith Dixon of Little Rock, on lot six in subdivision one. The second minimum bid of one hundred twenty-seven thousand came from the Pulaski Women's clinic on the corner lot of Braden and Marshall. All bid specifications were handled properly and ~ubmitted in a timely manner. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by . Alderman Smith to ACCEPT $70,400.00 bid price for the sale of Lot 6 in Rebsamen Medical Subdivision #1 and $127,000.00 bid price for the sale of Unit 1 in Rebsamen Medical Subdivision #2. MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: 7 ---~--- !Cf ----------------------------------------------------------------· -. ANNOUNCEMENTS: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY l, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Mayor Swaim announced that Congressman Thornton will be at City Hall August 11, 1993 to talk with the general public during "Office Hours". He pointed out that an additional $5,000.00 grant and $750.00 in matching funds was received to aid in the recycling program. He mentioned a brechure presented to the Council and related to recycling and noted that it was produced with grant money. It was pointed out by Mr. Spears that once the truck to pick up the recycling bins is in operation that the present area will be serviced for a thirty day period and then neighborhoods will be added as money is available to buy the bins. He pointed out that Sunnyside would have service right after Labor Day through the efforts of the county with grant money. He said that the county efforts are targeted for nine months to a year after which the city will assume responsibility for the pick-up. Mayor Swaim noted that there is the possibility of added employees as he pointed out the cost of the recycling efforts and the amount now being charged in the city and surrounding cities for curb-side pick-up. He pointed out that Mr. Beeman has had an article, about the recycling program in the City of Jacksonville, published in the Public Works Magazine. Mayor Swaim updated the Council with regard to drainage projects. City Attorney voiced that efforts-are still under way to relocate Ms. Dorothy Head through CDBG funding. He related that he has requested a hearing of the Court with regard to her situation. Mayor Swaim updated the Council with regard to County Jail. He pointed out that the improvement and widening of Hwy 161 may go to bid this year, adding that right of way purchase could hinder early completion of the project. City Engineer Reel related that replacement of box culverts on West Main will begin July 12 and probably be completed by July 17, 1993. 8 r ADJOURNMENT CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY l, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:40 P.M. Alderman Larry Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Reedie Ray that the meeting adjourn at approximately 8:40 p.m. Respectfully, I fl.!w\M~ 1 MAYOR ( 9 p{/ ~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULA TJON SHEET BID NUMB~R 1\mWlance Svc. DEPT. City DATI=" 6-26-93 AI.S J\MBULI\NCE SERVICE N:JN-EMERGENcY 1\M!lULANCE SERVICE l. I I TRllNSFER 2. 3. po..r mile EME:RGENCY RESPONSE J:lXIDR'S OITICE/CLINIC/CARE FACILITY round trip per mile 298.00 25.00* 1.00 ME!o'.S METRJPOLITAN ~MEDICAL SERVICES 384.00 0.00 0.00 TIME 2:oo p.m. OPENED B'' w l.eonard t. v TABULATED BY I.i• Tur;J; ~ j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4 . APPROVAL AND/ OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Fire Department) (Animal Control) (Recycling Dept.) (Municipal Court) (Police Deprtment) 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: JULY 15, 1993 a. b. c. d. e. a. b. Regular City Council Meeting July 1, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting June 17, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/June Regular Monthly Report/June Quarterly Report Regular Monthly Report/June Regular Monthly Report/June Ordinance 996 (#9-93) Waiving Competitive Bidding/PUMP STATION UPDATE/COMMUNITY CENTER ORDINANCE 997 (#10-93) Waiving Competetive Bidding/CONVEYOR BELT for Baler-Compactor FINAL PLAT/Tara Mount Subdivision FINAL PLAT/Jenny Lynn Subdivision CITY COUNCIL AGENDA continued: July 15, 1993 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT c. FINAL PLAT/Rebsamen Medical Sub. ~1 a. Presentation: PROPOSED REVISIONS to CITY POLICY MANUAL (ADA, Family Leave, etc. ) b. UPDATE: RESOURCE OFFICER (training needs) c. UPDATE: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Congressman Thornton will be at City Hall to meet with the general public during "Office Hours" (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Wednesday 11 August, 1993 j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on July 15, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT TWO (2). Alderman Knight and Wilson was absent. Aldermen Lewis and Williamson arrived at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Asst. Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Planning Commission Chairman Bart Gray Jr., Planning Commission Vice Chairman Art Brannen, Police Officer J. J. Martin, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Community Center Architect Thomas Ferrell, representatives from NAACP, representatives from WAGE, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 1, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Fire Department Monthly Report/June b. Animal Control Monthly Report/June c. Recycling Quarterly Report/2nd Quarter d. Municipal Court Monthly Report/June e. Police Department Monthly Report/June 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. FIRE DEPARTMENT: JUNE 1993 Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the monthly report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for June 1993, be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $5,600.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. ANIMAL CONTROL: JUNE 1993 Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control report for the month of June 1993. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 45.00, ADOPTION/FINES $ 441.50, SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 200.00, for a total of $ 686.50. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. RECYCLING DEPARTMENT: 2ND QUARTERLY REPORT 1993 Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Quarterly Recycling Report be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for the 2nd Quarter of 1993. Sale of Alum. cans, Plastic #1 and #2, Paper (Newspaper, Computer, White, Mixed), Cardboard, and Scrape Metal was $ 3, 424. 61. Total Lbs. collected 255,290. Ground Yard Waste 6,496 cubic yards. 2,809 number of people through the Recycling Center. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. MUNICIPAL COURT : JUNE 1993 Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the monthly report for June 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending May 1993, 123~ Cases added in the Month of June 1993, 14, Probations completed, Month ending June 30, 1993, 9, TOTAL CASED AS 'OF JUNE 30, 1993, 128, Number of Juveniles on Probation, 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT: JUNE 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following: COMPUTER COLLECTION $57,978.69, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $722.90, REPORT COPIES $430.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $59,131.59 COLLECTED for the month of June. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: DEVIATION IN AGENDA: WAGE Program update: Mayor Swaim introduced Ms. Helen Moore a representative for the WAGE Program. Ms. Moore addressed the Council expressing thanks for the opportunity to appear before them. She related that a need for this type of program exists in Jacksonville and that the need will be successfully met because of the dedication from the citizens of the community. Mr. Orvil Thompson from the Pulaski County School District related that from interviews Jolla Robinson, an Adult Education Teacher, was selected as a representative for the WAGE program. Mr. Robinson expressed his thanks for the support by the Council and the community. He related that the curriculum will include basic computers, basic english and math with classes starting the first or middle of August. He further related that he anticipated the opportunity to work within a community support environment project. ' Mayor Swaim expressed thanks to those involved with the WAGE program. RESUME AGENDA: SEWER DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 996 (#9-93) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A WET WELL MOUNTED SEWER PUMP STATION FOR USE BY THE JACKSONVILLE WASTEWATER UTILITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 3 ---~-----~---- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney ~amburg .read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 4 ·-------~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------, CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alder.men: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 996 THIS 15th DAY OF July 1993. FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: UPDATE/COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Swaim invited Mr. Thomas Fennell the arc hi teet for the Community Center to address the Council. Mr. Fennell related that he hoped bids will be ready by early August in order to start construction before winter. He further related that he felt after visiting many other community centers that the final design picked for the City of Jacksonville incorporates the best qualities of all. He said that the features planned for the community center best represent the size of the city and offers the best fitness community center for this area of the country. He related that plans are within budget, with alternates that can be deleted in order to assure the budget goal. He referred to the sketch plans explaining design and purpose to the Council. Discussion ensued as to the quantity of security ~eed to police the building in the evening. Alderman Keaton requested more information on the hydraulic floor in regard to the swimming pool. Mr. Fennel related that this type of feature is designed for the elderly and the handicapped confined to a wheel chair. He further related that maintenance should not be a problem as design has proven to be effective with low maintenance. Discussion ensued as to the design of the hydraulic flooring. Mayor Swaim expressed thanks to Mr. Fennell for his presentation. 5 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 997 (#10-93) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A CONVEYOR BELT FOR USE IN THE JACKSONVILLE RECYCLING CENTER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Swaim related that a grant of $ 5,116.00 has been awarded to the City of Jacksonville for the purchase of state approved equipment. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. 6 { J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alde~en: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 997 THIS 15th DAY OF July 1993. PLANNING COMMISSION: a. Final Plat/Tara Mount Subdivision b. Final Plat/Jenny Lynn Subdivision c. Final Plat/Rebsamen Medical Subdivision #1 Mayor Swaim related that a Parks and Recreation Commission member requested information in regard to parks being constructed in subdivision as per ordinance or that funds be set aside to build a City Park. Mr. Bart Gray Jr. Planning Commission Chairman related that this magnitude of subdivided land has not been brought before the Council in almost five years, adding that the Planning Commission would be available to discuss it as an item of business if so desired. Mayor Swaim suggested that Park and Recreation Commissioners wishing to discuss the matter could attend the next regular Planning Commission Meeting to obtain more information concerning the rules and regulations. City Engineer Reel addressed the Council in regard to the afore mentioned Final Plats stating that they were approved by the Planning Commission with the stipulation that letters of acceptance from the Water and Sewer Department be forthcoming. Alde~an Smith moved, seconded by Alde~an Ray that the Final Plats of Tara Mount, Jenny Lynn and the Rebsamen Medical #1 Subdivisions be APPROVED with the prior stipulation of letter acceptance. 7 3/ ------------------------------ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00P.M. -8:35 P.M. It was noted by Mayor Swaim that this would be an addition of twenty to twenty-five residential lots opened for new construction. It was also noted by City Engineer Reel that Stonewall Subdivision has set aside property for the purpose of common use which is maintained by the property owners association. At this time a MOTION CARRIED. Discussion ensued as to the direction and growth of the City with regard to helping Jackson Heights with inadequate water pressure and the development of subdivisions west in the City. GENERAL: a. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CITY POLICY MANUAL: Michael Beeman Mayoral Aid presented Council with written copies of the changes to be made in the policy manual. He made mention that every employee will receive a copy instead of just the department ' heads. He related that one of the major changes is the Family and Medical Leave Act which goes into effect August 4, 1993. He further related the need for Council to vote on the changes by the next Regular City Council Meeting, August 5, 1993. b. UPDATE/RESOURCE OFFICER: Alderman Ray related the need to train the three resource officers hired by the Council. He requested that the officers receive training in a Topeka, Kansas school, which is recommended by Chief Tate. He further related the need to allocate $4,500.00 to train these officers with school beginning August 23, 1993. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to allocate $4, 500. 00 from the Contingency Fund for the training of three resource officers. Mayor Swaim highlighted the purpose and goals of the Resource Officer Program. At this time the MOTION CARRIED. c. UPDATE/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: 8 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Jim Maddox a representative from Motorola related that data received from the Fire and Police Departments has been collected and analyzed for the purpose of obtaining an estimated cost for the stand alone 800 MHZ Smartnet Trucking Radio System. He presented Council with a communications analysis in regard to the requirements of the City Departments, budgetary cost, system capabilities and special features, system integrity, and area coverage emphasizing the flexibility and expansion capability of the Smartnet System. Concerns for competitive bidding were expressed by Alderman Williamson. Mayor Swaim suggested that the Police and Fire Committee meet with their prospective Chiefs and bring additional information back to the Council adding that anyone wishing to tour the area and research the different types of systems. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced Congressman Thornton will be at City Hall to meet with the general public during "Office Hours" of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 1993. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Alderman Keaton requested any further information available in regard to alternate wear being provided for the uniformed employees who work much of the day outside. Mayor Swaim related that the department heads have not been notified of the desire by those employees to have "T-shirts" as an alternate uniform shirt during the hot weather season. Alderman Ray related that he had spoken with City employees working on Ray Road when they voiced to him they would like to have a cooler shirt for their outside work. Mayor Swaim related that he would have Liz Tuck, City Purchasing Agent, have a proposal ready for the next regular City Council Meeting. Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears related that colored "T-shirts were discussed last summer in regard to safety, not comfort. 9 .:33 :-------~-------------------- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 1993 7:00P.M. -8:35 P.M. Mayor Swaim requested that Mr. Spears talk with the different department heads during the next Public Works Meeting and advise as to their recommendation. RESUME AGENDA: ADJOURNMENT Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the meeting adjourn at approximately 8:35 p.m. Respectfully, &~~a~ City Clerk-Treasurer 10 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 • ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Community Development) (Animal Control) 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: a. Regular City Council Meeting July 15, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting July 1, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/June Regular Monthly Report/June ORDINANCE 998 (#11-93) Ref: Polygraph Request to Accept Bid: STREET STRIPING Recognition & presentation: First Annual coach of the Year Award to Mr. Al Gall b. Public Hearing Ref: 1994 LWCF GRANT APPLICATION c. RESOLUTION 463 ( #5-93) Ref: LWCF GRANT a. Present ation Re: American Legion Tournament b. DISCUSSION: Problems with Low water pressure/Jackson Heights 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT c. Interlocal Agreement for ADMINISTRATION OF 911 PROGRAM d. Request to accept bid: Sunnyside Hills Phase V/Water Main Recon- struction Congressman Thornton will be at City Hall to meet with the general public durning "office hours" ( 9 : 0 0 a.m. -11 : 0 0 a.m. ) Wednesday 11, August, 1993 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on August 5, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Twitty arrived at approximately 7:15 p.m. PRESENT NINE ( 9) 1 ABSENT ONE ( 1). Alderman Williamson was out of town on business. Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis, CDBG Director Tony Ply, NAACP President Betty Farris, Park and Recreation Commissioners Pat Bond, Robert Stroud, Dr. Dale Calhoon, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 15, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alde~an Sansing that the minutes of July 1, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Community Development Monthly Report/July b. Animal Control Monthly Report/July Alderman Ray inquired as to the status of the Casey and King street drainage ditch currently under construction. He expressed concerns on behalf of the citizens living in the area in regard to adequate drainage. He stated it was brought to his attention that a problem exists with the level of the ground in conjunction with the top of the ditch. Alderman Lewis related that he had been to the site and inspected the progress along with CDBG Director Tony Ply at which time the engineer on the project explained turning different blocks on the 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. top of the drainage ditch to compensate for the higher level of ground. CDBG Director Tony Ply related that as for the progress of the ditch there is still some dress up work to be done. He stated he would follow through on the intentions of the engineer, maki ng sure the drainage ditch and the dress up work is completed before payment of services. CDBG : JULY 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for July. Informational meeting 3, Sunnyside Drainage Deeds Filed 5, Rehab mortgages filed 2, HUD Monitoring Inspections 3, REHAB: Letters to applicants 4, Applicants received 4, Work write-ups & estimates completed 3, Bid openings-Rehab 3, HOME projects submitted 3, Pre-construction conference 5, Interim Inspections 30, Project close-outs 1, PUBLIC WORKS: Advertisement fo.r re-bid water Project 1, Interim Inspections 11, HUD Workshops 3. ROLL CALL: Alderman night, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton. MOTION CARRIED. ANIMAL CONTROL: JULY 1993 Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control report fo,r the month of July 1993. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 0.00, ADOPTION/FINES$ 447.00, SECURITY DEPOSITS$ 250.00, for a total of $ 697.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 998 (#11-93) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A POLYGRAPH MACHINE FOR USE BY THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, 2 j CITY OF J ACKSONVILLE , ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5 , 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affi~ative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Mayor Swaim related that the polygraph is a budgeted item approved during the budget process in 1992. Discussion ensued as to the requirements for waiving competitive bidding on the polygraph. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affir.mative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Mayor Swaim interjected and explained the process of approval in regard to ordinances for the benefit of visitors in the audience. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5,1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 998 THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 1993. STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid for STREET STRIPING Mayor Swaim related that the recommendation by City Engineer Reel is the low bid from Tiger Striping for $13,320.00 with the stipulation that authority to award the project to the next low bidder of Contractors Specialty Service Company if the first low bidder is unable to comply with a starting and completion date selected by the City Engineer. Mayor Swaim further related the concern because of a busy schedule to be able to complete in a timely manner. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to ACCEPT the low bid from Tiger Striping of $13,320.00 with the stipulation that authority be given to the City Engineer to award project to the next low bidder if Tiger Striping is unable to begin and complete in a timely manner. MOTION CARRIED. PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: a. First Annual Coach of the Year Award to be presented to Mr. Al Gall. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bob by the Commission to improve good awarding the coaches who teach not optimize the love of the sport. Stroud expressed the desire sportsman like conduct by only the fundamentals but At this time Mayor Swaim presented Mr. Al Gall with a plaque honoring his efforts as a coach. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bob Stroud announced that the Foxwood Country Club is sponsoring free dinners for two to Mr. Gall and his wife. b. PUBLIC HEARING: 1994 LWCF Grant Application Mayor Swaim invited Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis to speak in regard to the grant application. Director Davis related that the grant request was for playground improvements for five of the parks located around the City. She further related that Parks and Recreation Department has been working with a playground representative in order to come up with some of the types of playground equipment which will be ADA approved. 4 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5,1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. She further related that the Land and Water Conservation Fund is a 50/50 matching program which can take the application and fund any part or all of the project. She stated that the application and public hearing is part of the preliminary process adding that after passage of the supporting resolution a decision will come some time in February of 1994. Mayor Swaim declared the public hearing opened at approximately 7:25 p.m. and announced that the parks involved in the grant application are Excel! Park $5,232.00, Fireman Park $13,187.00, Johnson Park $10,058.00, Pleasure Park $11,909.00 and Stagecoach Park $6,103.00. Mayor Swaim asked if anyone would like to be recognized by council. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Swaim declared the public hearing closed at approximately 7:28 p.m. c. RESOLUTION 463 (#5-93) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION THROUGH THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PLAYGROUND RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Resolution 463 be read. MOTION CARRIED. At this time City Attorney Robert Bamburg read Resolution 463. Discussion ensued as to the long range plans including a park on the west side of the freeway. It was noted that at this time there is only one park, Paradise Park on the west side. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Resolution 463 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim commented on the excellent job being done by the Parks and Recreation Commission this past year. He recognized Mrs. Pat Bond, Bob Stroud, Dr. Calhoon and John Mitchell for the hard work and long hours spent on the plans for the new Recreational Facility beginning construction in the fall. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: 5 11 ~·v CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. GENERAL: a. Presentation of the American Legion Tournament. Mr. Steve Fikes announced that the American Legion AAAA State Baseball Tournament will be held at Dupree Park in the new Hickingbotham Field August 6th through the 12th. Mr. Fikes related that an advance of $5,000.00 would be needed to sponsor the event which can be repaid from revenues collected during the event. He further related that Jacksonville offers a central location which might bring the event back to Jacksonville next year adding that the whole community will benefit from the event. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to advance $5,000.00 from the contingency fund to be placed into a Parks and Recreation account to be used if needed and replaced back to the contingency fund. Mayor Swaim related that it is a very desired tournament. MOTION CARRIED. b. Low water pressure/Jackson Heights Mayor Swaim invited Jim Herrington a representative from the Jackson Heights to speak in regard to the item of business. Mr. Herrington stated that in 1972 the City Council approved adding onto a proposed 6" water line to make an 8" water line to service the Jackson Heights area. Mr. He!rrington related that at the time a letter was written stating that this would be sufficient for current and future growth. In 1977 the water lines were accepted into the City system for maintenance. He further related that since that time there is continuous documentation in the form of water pressure check and complaints from residents on the inadequacy of water. Mr. Herrington stated that he has lived in the area since 1982 adding that at times the inadequacy of water pressure prevents two uses of water at the same time in the household. He further stated that the water pressure in the shower only makes it half way the length of the tub. He stated that during peak water usage times it becomes grossly inadequate. He expressed that in the last few months the water pressure has improved but is still not adequate. He then related that the fire department responded to a fire in 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. December of 1992 at 704 Jefferson relating that the water pressure was inadequate and that he had a letter from the Fire Chief documenting that for a short time after hooking up to the water lines they pumped a vaccum and got no water from it. He then made reference to a statement from the Health Department and other officials stating that when you pump a water line into a vaccum you jeopardize the health and safety of the residents by possible contamination of the water system adding the concern of the residents. Mr. Herrington related that Mr. Ben Rice the developer and resident has approached the Council and the Water Commission asking for an improvement on the water line. He related that they were told there was no money, adding that "In a May 1993 newspaper article stating to the effect that if the residents want to increase water pressure they suggest that we form a water improvement district and finance it ourselves." He commented, "the part that bothers me about that is, that in that same article the Council approved the purchase of a $48,000.00 backhoe and about a $20,000.00 shed to put it in, but they don't have any money for my water pressure. I have problems with that personally; Also, I have noted a $400,000.00 dollar cash balance on hand and about a million dollars surplus in the Water Commissions account. The remedy we seek is very simple, we seek a remedy for the inadequate, unsafe water system in the Jackson Heights area. We have been reviewing some court cases where it has been held that local governments have an obligation to serve all businesses in the area without discrimination and further states one of the prime requirements laid upon a utility is that in its operation of existing facilities is that it shall not discriminate among its customers but shall make all facilities to all residents alike. This obligation is further held by the court to provide adequate, safe and reasonable service and also in the same court action it was noted that it is also an obligation to make not only repairs but improvements as needed to the system after it is accepted by the City. We contend that based on City data we do not have adequate water pressure and as further notice of this I might point out that according to Alderman Ray the City is presently being looked at for upgrade of fire rating from a 4 to a 3 and this is based on the entire City's water pressure not just ours which is less than half of what the minimum gallon per minute flow is suppose to be. In summary what I would like to say is very simply that we contend that the funds are available for a water system, we also contend that the City is legally obligated to upgrade this water system and that failure to do so constitutes a jeopardy to our health, our safety and also our property values. We seek an immediate commitment from the City to rectify the situation. I have talked with the Mayor, Mr. Pat Wilson and my aldermen over the years and its usually the same thing "some day, some day." We watched a 7 f3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. man's house burn down just before Christmas and I feel this is unnecessary. The Fire Chief is here tonight and he did in fact write this letter saying that the water pressure is inadequate and I would like just for the record for him to address Council tonight". Mayor Swaim related that he had been a fireman and expressed his question to the Fire Chief, regarding the first water sprayed on a fire. Be said that it does not come from the plug, it comes from the truck and there would be no delay starting water on a fire because when the truck arrives it is full of water. Not to contest that the water wasn't there, but that the first knock down can normally be done in the truck, that if it is an engulfed fire it would take tying onto the plug. Fire Chief Ezell agreed. Mr. Herrington related: "Presently there are property owners who have purchased property in the Scenic Bluffs area who have letters stating that water pressure would be available. They purchased the land and now they can't build their houses. It would be nice with the low interest rates if they could go ahead and build their homes. I remember almost eighteen months ago there was a moratorium placed on building west of Barris Road. Since that time there has been a number of homes built out there. I think there was comments from the Fire Chief about water pressure in that area which was along the time the water tower was being built in Paradise Park there were some statements to the effect that would help the water pressure problem. We are concer ned about the property owners who have bought and need to build their homes. I find it hard to believe that three new homes is going to make that much of a difference with a already unsafe water system". Mayor Swaim assured him that the Council does understand the problem. He stated he has done extensive research and would like to clarify some of the information surrounding the circumstances with the Scenic Bluff area. He further stated he would like to read one sentence from the Planning Commission minutes concerning Scenic Bluff from the Water Commission dated 1989; Jacksonville Water Commission approved water connection to lots 1 through 6 of the proposed Scenic Bluffs Subdivision, however, we must qualify the commitment with the provision that acceptable service pressure cannot be guaranteed. Mayor Swaim related that a copy of this was given to Mr. Ben Rice before he sold the lots in that subdivision. He further related that two other letters to the same effect dated in 1984 were given to Mr. Rice. 8 ----------·----- j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Mayor Swaim stated that the City Council does not handle Water Commission business, thus, Council would be unaware of certain items. He further stated that in the 1970's the City Council was put into a position of giving up authority when the Water and Sewer Commission was formed. Mayor Swaim, quoting from the Arkansas State Statues, "It is the intention of this sub-chapter to vest in the Commissioners unlimited authority to provide management, maintenance and improve and extend the municipally owned water works and distribution system and to have full and complete charge of there of". Mayor Swaim expressed the desire to work with the Water Commission reminding that state law has given total authority to the Water Commission, City Council does not fund any portion of the Water or Wastewater operation, those funds come from revenues. He related that tax dollars do not subsidize any portion of Water or Wastewater operation. He expressed further the desire to work for a solution with the Water Commission. Discussion ensued as to the status of the members and how appointments are made to the commissions. Mayor Swaim related that the commission is a separate business and separate from the Council. Alderman Knight stated that if there are funds or reserves and there is a price on what the improvements need to be the stalemate may exist over definitions. She further related that the responsibility needs to be determined and a solution needs to be addressed by the responsible party. Mr. Ken Anderson from the Water Department addressed Council. He related that, "This year we did not allocate enough funds to include a main of this magnitude, we try to upgrade our system as we have the manpower to do it." He further related that if a line needs to be updated, they would need to come to the Water Commission and request a budget revision or add it to the budget for the following year. Alderman Fletcher expressed that his interpretation of the problem has been the squabble over whose responsibility it is to correct the problem, relating that; "Now I'm hearing that either the City or the residents have not come to the Water Commission and made a request, which would take care of the problem". Mr. Anderson related that if the Commission approves a budget he can build the line, until that time he expressed his hands are 9 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. tied. The past policy has been that developers pay for lines to develop into a subdivision. Alderman Knight asked about the improvements or upgrades, when needed after development of the system. She posed the thought regarding whether the lines were adequate when the developer installed them or have they become inadequate and who's responsibility is it to upgrade. Mr. Anderson expressed that the Water Department does upgrade lines as needed, relating that the department looks at a subdivision and determines how old the lines are and how many leak repairs and maintenance has to be done on a particular area then gauge what needs to be done in that area, then goes before the commission and requests a budget for that. Alderman Keaton asked what is the remedy for the low pressure and low volume. Mr. Anderson expressed that the remedy according to a consulting engineer would be to put in a larger line running along the same route and loop it into the existing 8" line. This new line is recommended to be an 12" line. Mayor Swaim related that the afore mentioned repairs would cost $198,000.00 dollars. Alderman Knight asked if any steps have been taken to budget for these repairs. Mr. Anderson related that in looking at areas that need to be upgraded the city as a whole is taken into consideration. He related that informally they work from a priority list. Alderman Knight requested the length of time it might take for an area with inadequate service to work through the system and be upgraded. Mr. Anderson related that maintenance cost versus repairing or replacing line is taken into consideration. Alderman Smith inquired as to the time table surrounding the estimated repairs. Mr. Anderson related that it is not in this year's budget, possibly next year if the commission approves it. 10 -~------ J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Mayor Swaim asked that Mr. Anderson address $400,000.00 dollars considered as reserves Herrington earlier. the issue mentioned of the by Mr. Alderman Twitty asked if the reason for it not being in the budget was because of it not being known to the commission until recently. Mr. Anderson related that the fire situation was brought to their attention this year. He further related that this is the first major fire that he was aware of. Mayor Swaim informed Council that the Planning Commission minutes, at every phase mentioned the fact that the water pressure was low in that subdivision yet the development continued. Mayor Swaim stated that he felt this is an oversight on the developer and the Planning Commission and the Water Commission to continually take a low pressure area and extend that. Mr. Anderson explained that at the end of the year he moved some money into the cash account in order to purchase the building now being occupied by the Water Department on Marshall Road. Alderman Fletcher related that construction is the biggest industry in Jacksonville at the present time adding that he felt Jacksonville has no other growth potential than in the west and that it is poor planning on the part of everyone that being Planning Commission, Council, and the Water Commission. He expressed that he felt the ground work for development needs to be established adding that areas for building right now are limited and that he did not feel we could wait around for Metropolitan who owns property in the west area of Jacksonville. He said there is a need to address the water pressure problem and lay the ground work for future development. He related that we are not taking advantage of the construction industry to expand the City, and expressed the opinion that the issue of the west utility needs to be a major issue at this point; that it is a problem for everyone. He further related that it will be beneficial for the Water Commissioners to work with the Council. Alderman Fletcher offered to go to the Water Commission along with the representatives from Jackson Heights as their Alderman. He questioned Mr. Anderson as to the length of time it would take to complete the project if it were to begin immediately. Mr. Anderson related that bids would take approximately one month, after which the actual labor would take four months. 11 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Knight expressed the wish to move forward for the betterment of the whole community. Mayor Swaim related that he has spoken with the chairman of the Water Commission and expressed that the citizens should bring this matter before the Water Commission. He further related that the chairman pledged to work for a solution to the problem. Mr. Ben Rice related he had as documentation a letter dated December 28, 1981 from the Insurance Services Office notifying the City that their fire insurance rating improved to its current class of class four and the change from class five to class four will result in a reduction in the premium for the typical mercantile class of property and etc ••. He further related that on page three of the same letter it listed the five places where the water pressure was tested in order to arrive at a class four rating. Of the five one of those is the fire hydrant at Adams and Madison at the Jackson Heights Subdivision. What is needed there at that particular location is a fire flow of 750 gallons per minute, what they got was 950 gallons per minute, out of the five locations tested that was the only one where the fire flow exceeded what was needed by clear indication. Mayor Swaim interjected that the Fire Department conducts a regular check and the same fire hydrant tested 410 gallons per minute on June 4,-1975 adding that it was related to him by the Fire Department that at different times of the day the water pressure will check dif ferently . Mr. Rice said he would concede that more often than not the water pressure has been inadequate. He then related that in 1984 tests revealed the water pressure was in excess of a thousand gallons per minute at which time the Wa t er Commission approved a 59 lot subdivision of which 6 lots of five acres each wa·s approved by the Water Commission with the stipulation that water·pressure could not be guaranteed. He then related that he requested a copy of the audit for the Water Comm ission which reveal ed that at the end of 1992 they had retained earnings of $6,500,000.00, cash on hand of $434,544.00, a certificate of deposit on hand of $2,092,000.00 resulting in liquid assets of $2,500,000.00 total restricted assets were $1,076,000.00 with $1,500,000.00 on hand adding that he was not aware of what it would take to amend a budget but that he felt they should take care of the problem. Alderman Wilson offered the suggestion that, "If money is holding it up and the Water Commission feels the responsibility, right or wrong, and it would be next year before the commission felt that 12 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. they could budget to finance the project, then I would like to have the council consider an advance if they plan to fund the project next year. Perhaps the city could advance the money sooner so that the project could be accomplished sooner". Alderman Knight concurred adding that she hoped that the Water Commission could look at the present budget and see if there is another need not as necessary and perhaps amend the budget in order to start the project. Mayor Swaim stated that commitments have been made in regard to the City's reserve funds and that he would need to consult with the accountant before a guarantee of funds. Alderman Wilson reiterated that this was a suggestion only if the money is available and if the Water Commission is only waiting till next year to make this a budget item, working together would expedite the project. Alderman Ray stated he had met with the residents of Jackson Heights relating that he told the residents that there was a mistake in developing in the area and that he felt the mistake belong to the City of Jacksonville being the body that voted and accepted the plans for development. He assured that his vote would be to get with the Water Commission and work to get the problem fixed. He asked Council to look at the whole neighborhood as he felt it requires more attention from the City in regard to police protection and road signs. In response to a comment from Alderman Ray concerning a promise by the City to send all necessary equipment to fight a structure fire, Fire Chief Ezell related that the procedure is to send all equipment and the trucks are filled with water. He further related that the fire previously mentioned in Jackson Heights was one of a totally involved structure of a possible twenty-five hundred square feet, stating that the pump did operate in a vaccum position, adding that to compensate the driver cut back on hose lines which effects some of the efficiency. He stated that a concern is that this area requires, by the Health Department a 20 psi left when pumping on the hydrant, which is hard to maintain for that area. He related that records show the Fire Department has a three to five minute response time. He assured that even with the limited resource of low water pressure in the area the Fire Department would provide the best service possible. Mayor Swaim related that he and Chief Ezell have surveyed the area in regard to access for the fire trucks and related the difficulty 13 ------------------------ ~0 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. that would prevail in trying to take care of a major fire in the subdivision. Mayor Swaim concluded by encouraging the residents of the area to meet with Chief Ezell in regard to options which would help with firefighting efforts, also encouraging the Jackson Heights residents to meet with the Water Commission in efforts to find a solution to the low water pressure. Alderman Smith concurred that he did not feel anyone would be against advancing the money if it is available. Mr. Jim Herrington inquired as to the status of the property owners who would like to go ahead and build and if the discussion before the Council could be made available to the Water Commission as a time saving element; consensus being the minutes of this City Council meeting would be made available to the Water Commission. As a closing Mr. Herrington related that there are no storm drains and the streets require some repairs, adding that crime has increased in the neighborhood. Alderman Knight stated that some of these problems go back to the Planning Commission requirements of the developer adding that we need to work forward knowing what the problems are. c. Interlocal Agreement for ADMINISTRATION OF 911 PROGRAM Mayor Swa i m related that Pulaski County has agreed to take Metroplan's place in collection and disbursement of funds for the 911 program at the same 1/2% cost. Mayor Swaim explained the collection and distribution procedure and asked Council for the authority for he and the City Clerk to sign the agreement with Pulaski County. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to grant authority to Mayor Swaim and City Clerk Lu Leonard to enter into a Interlocal agreement for administration of the 911 program. MOTION CARRIED. d. Request to accept bid: Sunnyside Hills Phase V/Water Main Reconstruction CDBG Tony Ply related that bids were taken on July 14, 1993~ the high bid was for $68,008.00 and the low bid is $39,497.00. He related that he and Mr. Anderson from the Water Department proofed 14 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. the bids for accuracy. He and Mr. Anderson concluded that there were no mistakes made. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the low bid from MeV, Inc. for $39,497.60 be ACCEPTED. MOTION CARRIED. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Alderman Knight related that she has a request from a resident to be placed on the agenda adding that Mr. Mike Harwood has contacted her in regard to the placement of current City limit signs. Mayor Swaim related that he has discussed the situation with Mr. Harwood and City Engineer Reel and it was agreed that the City limits signs would be moved if they were found to be in the wrong place. Alderman Knight asked if it were the responsibility of the State Highway Department to place the signs. Mayor Swaim related that a request regarding any sign along the frontage road has to go through the Highway Department. RESUME AGENDA: APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced Congressman Thornton will be at City Hall to meet with the general public during "Office Hours" of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 1993. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Alderman Wilson requested an update on the action surrounding Mrs. Dorothy Head. City Attorney Bamburg related that a hearing is set for September 2nd, 1993. He further related that it is his understanding from Mrs. Head~s attorney that she is currently in the process of seeking financial aid from various sources. RESUME AGENDA: 15 ..rr ADJOURNMENT CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the meeting adjourn at approximately 8:35 p.m. Respectfully, cJ!:-M~~~ City Clerk-Treasurer 16 ------- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE OPENED BY. TABULA TIDN SHEET BID NUMBER DEPT . Street DATE July 14, 1993 TH4E 10:30 a.m. TABULATED BY I Contractors Specialty I Tiaer I J-Max Service Co. QTY. I DESCRIPTION AMOUNT I D~1 H-I AMOUNT I olf:!U-t I AMOUNT I D~~~l:-I AMOUNT 1. 100000 I Reflectorized Paint 9000.00 62oo.oo 1 .1150 1 115oo. oo L.F. 2. 360 ea.l Raised Pavement Markers I 5.5o I 19ao.oo I 4.oo I 144o.oo I 6.45 I 2322.oo Type I (~ite) 3. 11400 J Raised Pavement Markers I 5.5o 1 11oo.oo I 4.oo I 56oo.oo 1 6,65 I 9310.00 Type II (Amber) 4. I 20 j Raised Pavement Markers I 1o.oo 1 200.00 I 4.oo 1 8o.oo 1 7.00 I 140,00 Type II (Blue) *Corrected Total: $18,880.00 TOTAL PRICE TERHS RECOMMENDED BIDDER Q BID ITEM: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ABSTRACT OF BIDS DEPARTMENT: SUNNYS I DE II ILLS fiDDTION \{A TE R ~iA I N RECONS TRUCTI ON, PII AS E V DATE OPENED : ENGINEER: BIDDER: ~leV , Jnc. BIDDER: Heller Co ., Inc . I~b~l OUAN . DESCRIP TION UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL 1. 1320 LF 6" PV C PlPE $ 9.65 $ 1L, .00 ~ 1 each 8" x 6" T,\PPJ!'\G SLEEVE L,60.00 600.00 3. 1 each 6" ~lJ TAPPING VALVE 305.00 500.00 I.. 4 each 6: t!J ,~N C HOR TEE 150.00 17 5. 00 J. 3020 LF 1L, GU .<.GE COPPER TRACING lHRE .05 . 10 6. 2 e .sch 6" t!J 90 ' BEND 84.00 125.00 7. 2 e acl1 6" L<5 ° llEI\D 75.00 125.00 8. 1 each 6" x 2 " ~JJ TAPPED PLUG 36.00 80.00 9. 5 each 6" NJ GATE VALVE 316.00 320.00 10. 2 each 5-1/4" FIRE HYDRANT X 3\.z' BURY 1520.00 800.00 11. 1700 LF 2" PVC PIPE 6.60 10.50 12. 9 each 2" BRASS GATE VALVE 100.00 100.00 13. 11 each 2" x 6" BRASS NIPPLE 13.00 35.00 14. 4 each 2" PVC MALE ADAPTER 11.00 25.00 15. 2 each 2" x CLOSE BRASS NIPPLE 4.80 I 22.00 16. 4 each 2" GALVANIZED TEE 10.90 25.00 17. 13 each 2" TELSCO 702 18.60 30.00 18. 1 each 6" x 2" CI TAPPING SADDLE 50.00 180.00 19. 1 each 6" x 2" BRASS TAPPING SADDLE 50.00 170.00 20. 14 each 562-S \'ALVE BOX 40.00 50.00 21. 4 each 2" GALV ANIZED ELB0\-1 6.20 18.00 22. 4 each 1" PVC ELB0\-1 9.00 15.00 23. 1 each 1" PVC 45° BEND . 9.00 15.00 24. 1 each 2" x 3/4" DURO STOP 37.20 40.00 25. 18 CU Yl: 3000 ~! COi\CRETE 90.00 75.00 26. 6 CU YD SB-2 16.00 12.00 27. 16 CU YJ: PLOWABLE BACKFILL 75.00 40.00 28. 2 each 6" MJ ANCHOR COUPLING 86.80 75.00 TOTAL PRICE --.. -. '. . ·.· . . - (1) RECOMMENDED AWARD TO: (2) OTHER INFORMATION Page 1 of 2 ·community Development Agency JULY 14, 1993 BIDDER: BB&fi Co n s er. BIDDER : D.s n c o Con s lr . UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL $ 25 .00 $ 15.50 800 .00 530.00 700 .00 t.OO.OO 250.00 200.00 .t.O ,l;(J 150.00 110.00 140.00 100 .00 75.00 65 .00 460.00 300.00 1400.00 1100.00 11.00 13.00 150.00 90.00 26.00 30.00 13.00 25.00 16.00 23.00 16.00 22.00 50.00 90.00 150.00 100.00 160.00 110.00 70.00 90.00 15.00 18.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 60.00 22.00 120.00 110.00 25.00 14.00 120.00 65.00 170.00 340.00 .. ,. CERTIFIED CORRECT ~ ~ BID ITEM: CITY OF -JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ABSTRACT OF BIDS Page _2_of __ 2_ DEPARTMENT: ·co~unity Dev~lopment Agency SUNNYSIDE HILLS ADDITION \-lATER }!.io.IN RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE V DATE OPENED: JULY 14, 1993 ENGINEER : I~O~ I OUAN. DESCR IPTI ON 29. 1 each 6" \~ET TAP "ON CI 30. 1 roll VISQUEEN (20' x 50') 31. 1 bottle CHLORINE (5 lb.) 32. 16 each lt"x8"x 16" CONE CAP BLOCK 33. 16 TN ASPHALT 34. 15 CU YO TOP SOIL 35. 100 LB LAI,JN }!IX GRASS SEED 36. 16 each 6" PVC RETAINER GLAND 37. 120 LF 12" C900 PVC ENCASH!ENT PIPE TOTAL PRICE . ...-· -.. (1) RECOMMENDED AWARD TO: MeV, Inc. ~~ I BIDDER: MeV, Inc . I UNIT PRICE I TOTAL $ 200.00 50 .00 15.00 4.00 60.00 15.00 6.00 15.50 12.00 ,. $39,497.60 . ~ ...... JACKSONVILLE WATER WORKS Ke n Anderson, Gen. Manager BIDDER: Heller Co., Inc. BmDER: BB& B Constr . UNIT PRICE I TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL $ 200.00 $ 250.00 60.00 100.00 ltO.OO 50 .00 100.00 6.00 6v.OO 350 .00 15.00 60.00 2.00 2 1 .00 loO.OO 80.00 25.00 25.00 $54,520.00 $83,073.00 ~ . (2) OTHER INFORMATION BIDDER: Dance Constr. UNIT PRICE I TOTA.L $ 400.00 20.00 15.00 200.00 120.00 22.00 5.00 1,3.00 27.00 ~68,008.00 CERTIFIED CORRECT ---- '-L.' ' CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 • ROLL CALL: 3. PRSENTATION OF MINUTES: 4 . APPROVAL AND/ OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Police Dept:) (CDBG Dept:) (Municipal Court:) 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. WASTEWATER 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. b. b. Regular City Council Meeting August 5, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting July 15, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/July Regular Monthly Report/July Regular Monthly Report/July Request to Accept Bid: Backhoe Discussion: City Limit Signs/ Mike Harwood J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on August 19, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Aldermen Fletcher and Sansing was absent. Alderman Lewis arrived at approximately 7:03 p.m. PRESENT EIGHT (8) 1 ABSENT ONE (2). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. I Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Asst. Police Chief Larry Hibbs, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Park & Recreation Commissioner Robert Stroud, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of July 15, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Police Department Monthly Report/July b. CDBG Monthly Report/July c. Municipal Court/Monthly Report/July POLICE DEPARTMENT: JULY 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report revealed the following: COMPUTER COLLECTION $61,075.18, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $2,086.41, REPORT COPIES $437.75 FOR A TOTAL OF $63,599.34 COLLECTED for the month of July. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 CDBG : JULY 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for July. Informational meeting 3, Sunnyside Drainage Deeds Filed 3, BUD Monitoring Inspections 0, REHAB: Letters to applicants 0, Applicants received 1, Work write- ups & estimates completed 2, Bid openings-Rehab 1, HOME projects submitted 2, Pre-construction conference 0, Interim Inspections 22, Project close-outs 5, Final inspection 5, Home buyers Assistance Grants completed 3. PUBLIC WORKS: Advertisement for bid Sunnyside Drainage 1, Interim Inspections 15, Bid Opening-Water Project-Phase V 1, Close-our-Water Project-Phase IV 1, BUD Workshops 1. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty. MOTION CARRIED. Municipal Court: July 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the monthly report for July 1992 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending June 1993, 128. Cases added in the Month of July 1993, 6, Probations completed, Month ending July 31, 1993, 13, TOTAL CASES AS OF JULY 31, 1993, 121, Number of Juveniles on Probation, 0. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0 MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid for BACKHOE Mayor Swaim related that the backhoe is a budgeted equipment item from the street fund. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the low bid of $37,636.12 submitted by Capital Ford New Holland. MOTION CARRIED. PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: 2 J SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. GENERAL: Discussion: City Limit Signs/Mike Harwood Mr. Harwood related that the sign in question has been moved so he no longer felt the need to address Council. Mayor Swaim related that the City Limits start at Coffelt Road on the left side of the road and on the right it starts after you cross Jack's Bayou. He further related that the Hwy Department placed the population sign on the left side of the road coming into Jacksonville, adding that Mr. Harwood expressed that he felt this to be deceiving to the citizens. Alderman Knight related that part of the discussion with Mr. Harwood pertained to the jurisdiction of the police department in regard to patrolling the area by Ace Liquor located just outside the city limits. She further related the concern of possible liability problems for the City. Asst. Police Chief Hibbs stated that the Jacksonville Police do not patrol outside the City limits adding that the only time would be to respond to a call from another agency requesting assistance in such an area. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Mayor Swaim encouraged the Council to view the new Recycling Truck parked at City Hall. He related that it was put on route Wednesday and operated well. He noted that as with any new piece of equipment there were minor problems which were repaired by the manufacturer. He expressed desire to expand the recycling operation with the arrival of the new truck. · Mayor Swaim expressed appreciation to the County for the use of their recycling equipment during the past year. Public Works Director Skip Spears related that the Sunnyside Addition would be the test site for the County adding that bins for the recycling program would be distributed the week beginning the 6th of September. He further related that this program would be separate from the Braden Addition, Stonewall and the expansion program planned for Jacksonville. 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P ~M. Mayor Swaim related that due to the fact it would be a test program they will be picking up glass and steel cans as trial items. Public Works Director Spears then related that he had attended the Arkansas Recycling Coalition Conference where much of the discussion centered around collection, transportation and markets for glass and steel cans. Discussion ensued as to education for the general public participating in the test programs. Alderman Smith inquired as to the market for glass. Public Works Director Spears related that the County has requested proposals of companies in the area to handle the plastics, glass, cans and paper. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT Alder.man Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that the meeting adjourn at approximately 7:30p.m. Respectfully, ·~~~n ~ City Clerk-Treasurer 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE T ~BULA TION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX002193 B:~CKIIOE QTY . DESCRIPTION u. 1. 1 Indus trial llheel Bad-J1oe Loader 2. 1 Trade In: John Deere 410 Sub-total 3. I 1 I Taxes State County TD1 AL PRICE TERt1S RECOMMENDED BIDDER I DEPT .Street DATE 8-1 0-93 Capital Ford Ne1·1 llolland I 1,964.121 25.00 Arktrac I 2,178.631 25.00 Tlt4E 10:00 A M Rushing & ~1ason I 1. 796.31 25.00 OPENED B~~ T ABUL!l.TED BY 1 i z n c1: ,_ ~ AMOUNT AMOUNT ~ " CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Fire Dept:) 6; WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: 11. PARKS & REC DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: a. a. Regular City Council Meeting August 19, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting August 5, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/July Request to Accept Bid: Heraldry Manor Drainage Improvements Discussion: Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Pulaski County Jail b. ORDINANCE 999 (#12-93) Re: ADOPTING AMENDMENT/PULASKI COUNTY JAIL c. Update: Recycling Program d. ORDINANCE 1000 (#13-93) Re: e. EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL ORDINANCE 1001 (#14-93) Re: REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR "BASIC TIER CABLE SERVICE" ---------------------------------------------------- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA of 2 SEPTEMBER 1993 continued: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16 : ANNOUNCEMENTS : ADJOURNMENT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 6 SEPTEMBER 1993 CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED! CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY BALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on September 2, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation after which Acting Mayor Larry Wilson led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson and Williamson answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Fletcher arrived at approximately 7:15 p.m. PRESENT SEVEN (7), ABSENT ONE (1). Aldermen Keaton and Twitty were absent. Mayor Swaim was absent due to attending a Municipal League Meeting at Jonesboro. Acting Mayor Wilson declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Asst. Fire Chief Bill Baldridge, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Acting Mayor Wilson presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 19, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the minutes of August 5, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: Regu l ar Mont hly Report/Fire Department Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular Monthly Report of the Fire Department be approved. Said report reflects a total fire loss of $123,150.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray and Williamson voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid: Heraldry Manor Drainage Improvements 1 ·-----~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. Acting Mayor Wilson stated that three bids were received with Building and Utility submitting the lowest bid of $77,492.10. It was stated by City Engineer Reel that the bidder previously withdrew two bids due to making an error in one of the bids with regard to labor not being included. After concerns were expressed with regard to the difference in landscaping, City Engineer said that he would impress upon the contractor that the lots will have to be restored as nearly as possible to their original condition. Acting Mayor Wilson suggested that the Council consider the adoption of a policy wherein a low bidder who withdraws a bid due to an error they make shall not be able to participate in a bid process with the City for a year. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the bid with regard to the Heraldry Manor Drainage Improvements from Building & Utility of $77,492.10 be accepted. MOTION CARRIED. (Said funding from the Street and Drainage Fund as budgeted.) PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DE'PARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: a. Discussion: Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Pulaski County Jail Acting Mayor Wilson voiced that the Mayor and City Attorney have been involved in negotiations with regard to the City and the County Jail. City Attorney Bamburg stated that cities in the Pulaski County area have been working together for the past five years to improve the County Jail situation. He said that to his knowledge, all Mayors and City Government bodies will pass legislation with regard to the project. As a discussion was in process regardi ng the ability of Acting Mayor Wilson to vote in the passage of plac i ng an Ordinance on Second Reading, Alderman Fletcher came in at approximately 7: 15 p.m. 2 b. ORDINANCE 999 (#12-93) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1990; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS OF THE PULASKI COUNTY REGIONAL JAIL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes~ MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 3 ------------------- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 999 THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1993. c. Update on the Recycling Program Alderman Smith related that the Recycling Committee met and discussed further plans for the recycling program once the county starts its test program in the Sunnyside Addition starting September 28, 1993. Public Works Director Skip Spears related that bins will be delivered to the Sunnyside residents on the 11th and 12th of September, the first pick-up will be on Tuesday the 28th and will follow with weekly Tuesday pick-up for approximately one year. He further related that the experience received from the delivery of bins in the Braden addition will be used to most effectively deliver in the Sunnyside area. In response to a question posed by Alderman Knight concerning the education for the public, Mr. Spears related that press releases are planned along with a telephone survey conducted by UALR with instructions to be given at the time the resident signs for their Recycling bins. He stated that the bins being used in the Sunnyside area were purchased by the district adding that the five hundred bins purchased by the City of Jacksonville will be used in the Northlake and Tara Mount area as the next phase of the program. A recycling survey indicated that the Northlake community has the highest percent of residents willing to participate in the curb side program. He related that the drive-in recycling center is doing well, with no decline in participation despite the area additions to the curb side recycling program. Acting Mayor Wilson expressed his pride in the recycling efforts currently underway, adding that the City of Jacksonville is leading Arkansas municipalities in its recycling efforts. 4 d. ORDINANCE 1000 (#13-93) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE JACKSONVILLE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL; TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 901; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 5 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00P.M. -7:50 P.M. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1000 THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1993. e. ORDINANCE 1001 (#14-93) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO FILE FCC FORM 328, REQUESTING CERTIFICATION OF A FRANCHISING AUTHORITY TO REGULATE BASIC CABLE SERVICE RATES AND MAKING AN INITIAL FINDING OF LACK OF EFFECTIVE COMPETITION, WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Acting Mayor Wilson related that this Ordinance does not address the current situation regarding the signals to be carried on local -television but deals with the basic tier service which consists of approximately eight channels and does not provide for the provision or regulation of the premium channels. City Attorney Bamburg related that this Ordinance is required if a municipality is to regulate the basic teir service by requesting from the FCC the authority to make regulations, determinations, and assessments involving the basic teir service in the community, which would not include the basic preferred or the basic plus consisting of basic cable and the basic cable plus the premium channels. He further related that the additional charges for additional outlets will no longer be assessed. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be ~ a9cepted on FIRST READING. Discussion ensued as to the control this would allow a municipality. City Attorney Bamburg related that certification would be automatic if the city does not receive word 30 days after the FCC receives the form by certified mail. He then related the terms of effective competition which would also be a determining factoring in the certification. 6 • CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY ( 0) . Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Williamson voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1000 THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1993. Acting Mayor Wilson related the possibility of the local stations working out an arrangement to charge Storer, who in turn may pass this charge to the consumer. He further related the opportunity to influence the situation by encouraging the stations to settle with no charge or non monetary charges with the cable company so that the subscriber does not pay more for the same service received in the past. 7 1/ APPOINTMENTS: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Acting Mayor Wilson related that Monday is Labor Day which would put the Sanitation Department on the holiday schedule for trash and garbage pickup. Public Works Director Skip Spears related that the announcement has been advertised in the local papers. He further related that due to the storm the trash pickup is behind but that the Sanitation Department is working over time to correct this. Alderman Knight related that due to the length of time since the last Sanitation Committee meeting she felt the need to schedule one. It was concluded that in lieu of Mr. Gilmore's current vacation status the meeting would be held after his return to work. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT Acting Mayor Wilson announced the approval of a grant application from the Economic Development Agency from the Department of Commerce. Mayoral Aid Michael Beeman related that the grant is for $100,000.00 dollars and that the purpose is to plan, coordinate and execute a major study out l ining the econom1c strategies and policies and activit i es for the city, to review and analyze any existing economic industrial development studies, and a community profile and assessment of the general environment of the community. Mr. Beeman further related that part of the long range economic study would be to find solutions to some of the unusual problems in the Jacksonville area. In response to a question posed by Alderman Knight, Mr. Beeman related that it is the City's hope to receive benefits from a professional study such as this. He also reminded the Council that the funding for this program would last for a period of twelve months adding that this is a great opportunity for the City. He further related that the hiring for the position would be completed by the first of November. 8 J POLICE AND FIRE RECRUITING PROGRAM CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. Mayoral Aid Michael Beeman related that the poster provided to Council was created to be presented at a job fair as part of the City's efforts to boost a recruiting program. ADJOURNMENT: Acting Mayor Larry Wilson adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:50p.m. Respectfully, ~X~/ LUM: Leona City Clerk-Treasurer 9 13 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER TAX00??93 HERALDRY 1-lANOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS QTY. I DESCRIPTION 1. ~OOcy .J Excavati= 2. 249 to Gravel base 3. 600cy Embankment material 4. 000 1£ Concrete ditch bottom 5. 263 ea Concrete blocks 6. 500 ea Concrete blocks 7. SO ea Concrete blocks 8. 1 ea Connect into existing ditch 9. lac Seed and fertilize 10. 1 Landscaping 11. 1 Relocate fences TOTAL PRICE TERt1S RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT .SIR.EEI Building & Utility I o\fli~t I AMOUNT $10.00 $1000.00 12.50 3112.50 5.00 3000.00 38.60 38600.00 4.20 22104.60 3.00 1500.00 3.50 175.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 5000.00 I DATE 8-?5-93 I I $18.00 8.70 9.60 43.73 3.82 3.82 3.82 S&J Construction ~800 .00 2166.30 5760.00 3730.00 0104 .66 1910.00 191.00 1200.00 4500.00 6000.00 5000.00 TIME 10·00 a m Lambert Constru:::tion I AMOUNT I I $2500.00 3984.00 6600.00 43000.00 23683.50 2250.00 225.00 2000.00 2500.00 5000.00 7000.00 ~ ~PENED BY ~•o c e Re•l ~ 1ABULATED BY IizTid ~'ftJ I AMOUNT I pu 'rn 1 A~IDUNT I I I CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BiD NUMBER IAXOQ2393-Parks DEPT. PARKS DATE a-13-0 3 A.l~. HEPP & 00. REROOf DESCRIPTION AI~OUNT 1. 1 Reroof Recreation Center 13,640.00 23,919.00 TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER TIME lD·OOam AMOUNT 10,484.18 i5 ~ ..... .8 Ill .ULI 0 QJ O::'V " '0 ..... •o1.!:J -;:;0 .u 'VIIl QJ ~ •o1 0 ..... ,.j ..... .u -tO co:: :JLI cr.u 1/llll ..... ~ Cl•"" OPENED BY Lu Leonard ~ L """ TABULATED BY 1 ;z n·~kQ AMOUNT 27,128.06 12,117.00 OSMENT ~ ~..-, City Council Of Jacksonville, Arkansas AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Municipal Court) (Animal Control) (CDBG) (Fire Department) 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. SEWER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: 11. PARKS & REC DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: a. b. c. d. Regular City Council Meeting September 2, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting August 19, 1993 Regular Monthly Report August Regular Monthly Report/August Regular Monthly Report/August Regular Monthly Report/August Request to ACCEPT Bid: Re-roofing Bldg./Martin St. J SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 Agenda Continued 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS : ADJOURNMENT a. ORDINANCE 1002 (#15-93) Re: Rezoning/Parcel 0. 78 Acres/ Spencer St. C-3 to C-1 b. ORDINANCE 1003 (#16-93) Re: Rezoning/Lots 3,4,9, & 10 of the Grace Brown Addition from R-1 to C-2 c. ORDINANCE 1004 (#17-93) Re: Rezoning/Penn Subdivision 6.284 Acres from R-0 to R-1 d. ORDINANCE 1005 (#18-93) Re: Closing of Blair Drive e. ORDINANCE 1006 (#19-93) Re: Closing of alleys & easements in the Lucky Heights Addition f. ORDINANCE 1007 (#20-93) Re: a. Closing of alley at 220 West Main RESOLUTION 464 (#6-93) Ref: Cable TV b. REPORT: Rebsamen Regional Medical Center Outreach Program c. Appropriation of $25,000.00/ Grant Match $75,000.00 Re: Economic Development Study BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT IT AD GREEN Serving from Planning Commission (term to expire 01/01/94) 1'7 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the · City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on September 16, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Twitty arrived at approximately 7:10p.m. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT TWO (2). Alderman Knight and Wilson was absent. Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Planning Commission Vice Chairman Art Brannen, Mrs. Judy Swaim, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 2, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 19, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Municipal Court Monthly Report/August b. Animal Control Monthly Report/August c. CDBG Monthly Report/August d. Fire Department Monthly Report/August MUNICIPAL COURT: August 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the monthly report for August 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending July 1993, 121. Cases added in the Month of August 1993, S, Probations completed, Month ending August 31, 1993, 8, TOTAL CASED AS OF AUGUST 31, 1993, 118, Number of Juveniles on Probation, 0. ROLL CALL: 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00P.M. -8:15 P.M. Aldermen: Smith, Keaton voted AYE. Sansing, Lewis, Ray, MOTION CARRIED. Fletcher, Williamson and ANIMAL CONTROL: August 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control report for the month of August 1993. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ • 00, ADOPTION/FINES $ 517.50, SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 125.00, for a total of $ 642.50. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Lewis , Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. CDBG: August 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the monthly report of the Community Development Agency for the month of August 1993. Said report reflects the following: Informational meetings 4, Rehab Mortgages file·s 3, REHAB: Work write-ups & estimates completed 2, Bids released-Rehab projects 3, Pre- construction conferences 1, Interim Inspections 24, Final Inspections 2, Project close-outs (rehab) 1, Home buyers Assistance Grant completed 1, PUBLIC WORKS: Bid Opening-Sunnyside Drainage Project 1, Pre-construction conference-Water Project 1, Interim Inspections 13, HUD workshops 1, CHAS planning meeting 1. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Lewis, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. FIRE DEPARTMENT: August 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the monthly report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for August 1993, be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $84,200.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Lewis, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and teaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPART~NT: STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: on Martin Street Bids for Re-roofing the Recreation Center 2 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. City Engineer Duane Reel related that a specific roofing system was not included in the specs for advertisement. From the five bids received the low bidder was disqualified as a result for failure to follow bid instructions. He further related that the second low bidder Osment Roofing Systems, Inc. from Jonesboro is the recommended bidder. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to ACCEPT the second low bid from Osment Roofing Systems, Inc. for $12,177.00 to repair the Recreation Center roof located at Martin Street with funds allocated from Capital Improvement. Mayor Swaim related that the funds were budgeted for this project making mention that the bid is less than the allocated amount. City Engineer Reel related that the system to be used is similar to the one at the library, a styrofoam application with an over spray on the ceiling and joints, calling for a one inch over-lay. At this time MOTION CARRIED. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Mayor Swaim related that with a number of Ordinances on the agenda he would like to move ahead to item b,under general that being a report from Rebsamen Regional Medical Center concerning the Outreach Program. There being no objection from the Council, Mayor Swaim introduced Mr. Tom Siemers Administrator for the Regional Medical Center. Mr. Siemers related that hospitals are under pressure to control cost and improve service and care provided. Traditionally Rebsamen has been a big provider of care to Jacksonville and Cabot. Over 30% of admissions come from care provided to the communities surrounding the Jacksonville area leaving Rebsamen with an interest in serving these areas with good care and service. He further related that Cabot has not been as successful as Jacksonville in obtaining primary care practitioners as a result they are under- served in terms of family physicians and in looking for a correction for that situations Rebsamen is proposing to operate and maintain a professional medical building in Cabot. The new clinic would be located on Second Street and offer area doctors the opportunity to consolidate practices. The doctors would lease 3 Bl CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. space from the hospital which allow the hospital an important base to recruit additional family care physicians into the community. He related the interest in bring specialist to the community to hold day clinics, operating a multi-specialty clinic, allowing specialists from Rebsamen to go there and see the patients. Projected cost of the project is between 1.3 to 1.5 million dollars which would come out of hospital operational revenues. He related that he has spoken with Mayor Smith, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce Rev. Christopher, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. Dewey Faulk, and other business leaders who have expressed support and endorsement for the project. He expressed his desire to obtain Council endorsement and approval of the project so as to move forward with a presentation to the City Council of Cabot for their endorsement and approval. Mayor Swaim related that he has met with the Mayor Smith who is aware of the problem keeping phys icians in the area and is excited about the opportunity for Rebsamen to expand into Cabot. He expressed the importance of cultivating the Cabot area and keeping other areas from encroaching on the hospital territory. Relating that it is important to provide a complete care facility for those patients who make up 30% of the patient load. While it is an outreach move it is also a defensive move in keeping the patient care provided by Rebsamen Hospital. He further related that the hospital is owned by the citizens of Jacksonville, overseen by a management company and is run by a competent board and chief of staff chosen each year. Mayor Swaim stated that during his tenure as Mayor he has had relatively few conversations with anyone having concerns about the hospital. He related that the board works very well absorbing and working out many of the problems so that they do not have to be brought before the Council. Mayor Swaim expressed congratulations to the doctors for all their hard work and volunteer time given to the City. In response to a question posed by Alderman Ray, Mr. Seimers related that the property is approximately 1 acre and is adjacent to Dr. Shirley's clinic which is fifty-one hundred sq. feet. The proposed construction will be approximately ten thousand sq. feet and should accommodate six family physicians. Mayor Swaim related that it is not Council habit to formally approv.e actions by the hospital board, however, adding that he felt it would be appropriate for the City Council to endorse these actions through a motion. 4 j ~~ -~-----~---~-~~-~-~--------. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Alder.man Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the implementation of the Outreach Program to the Cabot area. MOTION CARRIED. RESUME AGENDA: Mayor Swaim explained the procedure involved with the passage of an Ordinance in regard to a non-controversial issue. City Engineer Reel related that the Coopers own the property and live in the house that is located at the southeast corner of Trickey Lane and propose to build a new house at the section of Military Road and Spencer Street which is presently zoned C-3 and does not permit residential construction. They have requested a C-1 zoning which would afford residential construction as well as quite business. He further related that the Planning Commission recommended it be rezoned with no opposition from the public. a. ORDINANCE 1002 (#15-93) AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: INTERSECTION OF SPENCER STREET AND MILITARY ROAD); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes,, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted· AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, ( 0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. 5 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) . Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Srni th, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1002 THIS 16th DAY OF September 1993. b. ORDINANCE 1003 (#16-93) Mayor Swaim announced the next item of business in regard to the rezoning of lots 3, 4, 9 & 10 of the Grace Brown Addition R-1 to C-2, relating that the property is located between Vine Street and Poplar Street in a commercial area and that according to Metroplans long range plan it is in an area that is projected to be commercial. The property is flanked with commercial property across the street and on two sides of the property. He further related that the Planning Commission did not recommend rezoning, adding that there is no specific violation that keeps it from being rezoned. AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH JAMES AND POPLAR STREETS), AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 6 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be placed on .FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affir.mative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received eight (8) affir.mative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. In response to a question posed by Alderman Lewis, Mr. Art Brannen the Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission related that one of the two reasons the Planning Commission denied recommendation is that it considered Poplar and Vine a buffer zone between the commercial and residential in that area, also that it was the Planning Commissions intention to avoid the possibility of more vacant commercial property in the City. It was stated that there was no public opposition to the rezoning with proper advertisement. Discussion ensued as to Metroplans future designs for that area. Alderman Fletcher commented that as long as it does not upset the overall projected plans, commercial investments should not be discouraged. Mayor Swaim related that it is the nature of Council to follow the recommendations of the Planning Commission with regard to legal disagreement or public opposition to a rezoning adding in this case there are no definitive violations or opposition to the rezoning. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affir.mative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) 7 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. · . Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis,' that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis , Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1003 THIS 16th DAY OF September 1993. c. ORDINANCE 1004 (#17-93) AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY ADJOINING SOUTHEASTERN AVENUE AT LEMAC DRIVE AND ACROSS FROM CORBIN STREET); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sans;ing, Ray,. Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative.votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by · City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative 8 J votes. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1004 THIS 16th DAY OF September 1993. d. ORDINANCE 1005 . (#18-93) AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THAT UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF BLAIR DRIVE IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH END OF MEMORIAL DRIVE); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. 9 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and dispense with. the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1005 THIS 16th DAY OF September 1993. e. ORDINANCE 1006 (#19-93) AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THAT UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF THE LUCKY HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG GENERAL SAMUELS ROAD AND LYING WEST OF THE ARKANSAS CREDIT UNION); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 10 '• J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING.. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) . Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the T~IRD AND FINAL TIME. . Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1006 THIS 16th DAY OF September 1993. f. ORDINANCE 1007 (#20-93) 11 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THAT UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PRESENT SANCTUARY OF THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 220 WEST MAIN STREET); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keat on and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. It was noted by Mr. Ben Rice that the correct location is to the East and not West of the sanctuary. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. 12 ·•· CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affir.mative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1007 THIS 16th DAY OF September 1993. GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 464 (#6-93) A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING RESOLUTION TO THE CURRENT DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOCAL CABLE CARRIER, STORER CABLE, AND OUR LOCAL NETWORK AFFILIATES, KARK, KATV, AND KTBV, OVER COMPENSATION FOR BROADCAST SIGNAL PRIVILEGES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Resolution 464 (16-93) be read. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affir.mative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Bamburg read the Resolution in its entirety. Mayor Swaim related that the FCC has allowed cities to regulate the basic cable rate if it falls outside the guidelines or benchmark previously setup by the FCC. He further related that although the City has no authority in regard to the benchmark, hopefully the Resolution will encourage positive action and alert those parties involved to the feelings of the general . public of the City of Jacksonville. Mayor Swaim requested an amendment clarify any confusion in regard television advertising rate as television antennas. to paragraph three in order to to any increase in business opposed to the erection of Alderman Fletcher related that he is very concerned about the quality of network television and cited articles written by Joycelyn Elders which reflect the same view point. Mayor Swaim concurred with the need for better network quality and expressed he would be open for any such amendment to the Resolution before Council or if needed Alderman Fletcher could work with the City Attorney to draft a separate Resolution dealing more specifically with the quality of network television. Alderman Smith also concurred with Alderman Fletcher stating that he was unclear as to the solution. 13 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. The amended sentence shall read as follows: Whereas, the inability of the parties to reach an amicable agreement will result in additional cost to cable subscribers, these increases could include erection of expensive and unsightly television antennas to view local network affiliates broadcasts, as well as confusion and increases (most likely) of business television advertising rates and usage. All would result in increased cable service cost. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Resolution 464 as amended. MOTION CARRIED. c. Economic Development Study/Appropriation of $25,000.00 Mayor Swaim related that the Grant has been approved and asked Council to appropriate the $25,000.00 funds to match the $75,000.00 dollars as furnished with the Economic Development Grant received. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to appropriate matching funds of $25,000.00 from Sales Tax Fund. Mayor Swaim related that he will appoint a committee to work with the person hired to prepare the study. He further related that four public hearings will be held in order to get input from the public in regard to the study. Monitoring of the study will be done through the Mayor's office. Interviewing for the director position has begun. Applications for the assistant position will close Monday, September 20th. In r esponse to a question from Alderman Williamson, Mayor Swaim related that the position was advertised as a time limited position that being through the grant period only, adding that this may increase difficulty of hiring. The alternative being that a consulting firm be hired to conduct the study which may result in less input from the general public. At this time the MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Board of Adjustment/Tad Green Mayor Swaim related that Tad Green has volunteered to serve on the Board of Adjustment from the Planning Commission. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Planning Commission member Tad Green serving on the Board of Adjustment. MOTION CARRIED. 14 WILLOW BEND APARTMENTS: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Discussion ensued as to· the unsightliness of the Willow Bend Apartments and the concern of property owners in regard to the violence in the area. Mayor Swaim related that he and the Chief of Police have had several discussions with the management company of the apartments and repairs were made, However, the property was devalued again in a relatively short period of time by some of the residents living in apartments. He further related that he welcomes any suggestions or recommendations and then offered the suggestion that the City Attorney write a letter to the management company encouraging them to accelerate their efforts to make the property more presentable and safer for the residents. It was remarked by Mayor Swaim that this is a nation wide problem and recently while attending a national league of cities meeting, they recommended family training classes to teach neighborhoods to become more family oriented, more disciplined, and attuned to the needs of their neighbors. He related that this issue has become a concern on a national level and as yet there has been no solution that cities and states can come together on. DOROTHY HEAD/PROPERTY ON DENNIS LANE Alderman Smith inquired as to any progress concerning Mrs. Head and her property located on Dennis Lane. City Attorney Bamburg related that Mrs. Head's attorney has received the consent judgement and agreed prior to the court date that the family would tear the structure down and rid the property of unsightly conditions in order to meet with City Code. Mrs. Head was recently released from the hospital and is no longer living on the property. She and the co-defendant have received the court order giving them thirty (30) days to have the property meet with City Code, adding that if not completed in that time frame the City will go in without further court action, file a lien against the property for the cost of bringing the property up to City Code. MUMS I MUSIC AND MUSCADINES Mayor Swaim related that the festival will be held on Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd and will take place on the grounds at City Hall. He further related that a shuttle bus will be provided for those parking at the junior high or behind Lamanco. Handicap emblems should be displayed to alert police that you will need Handicap parking. T-shirts are on sale for $10.00 at City Hall. 15 ADJOURNMENT CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:15 P.M. Alder.man Fletcher moved, seconded by Alder.man Ray that the meeting adjourn at approximately 8:15 p.m. Respectfully, ~M~~~ City Clerk-Treasurer 16 q5 CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE~ ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7J 1993 .. 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2. ROLL CALL: .. 3. PRESENTATION OF REGULAR CITY CoUNCIL MEETING MINUliS: SEPTEMBER 1~~ 1993 .. 4. APPROVAL AND/OR REGULAR -CITY CoUNCIL MEETING CORRECTION OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 2~ 1993 5. CONSENT AGENDA: - (POLl CE DEPT : ) A. REGULAR MoNTHLY REPORT/SEPTEMBER (ANIMAL CONTROL) B. REGULAR MoNTHLY REPORT/SEPTEMBER -- 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: ORD. 1008 (#21-93) RESTRUCTURING OF WATER BoND ISSUE 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTr·'ENT: -· 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID: SELF- CoNTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS 9. POLl CE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREIT DEPARTMENT: A, REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID: HARPOLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III B • EASTVIEW DRAINAGE PROJECT .. 11 . PARKS & REC I DEPT: .. 12 . SANITATION DEPT: .. 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: A. REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID: INSURANCE B. ORD .•. 1009 .. (#22-93) ANNUAL MILLAGE FOR 1994 c. REMODEliNG OF POLICE DEPT. BLDG,/ ADA REQUIREMENTS n. RENOVATION OF POLICE ADDN. E. SHOP JACKSONVILLE FIRST 15. APPOINTMENTS: -· 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: -·-. ADJOURNMENT .----------------------------------- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:50 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on October 7, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Lewis delivered the invocation after which Mayor Swaim introduced the following Boy Scouts who led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag; Corey Bayless, John Jackson, Richard Norris, Patrick Po££, and George Shaver of Scout Troop 170. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Fletcher arrived at approximately 7:08p.m. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT-ONE (1). Alderman Wilson was absent. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Mr. Pat Wilson, Chairman of Jacksonville Water Commission, General Manager of the Jacksonville Waterworks Ken Anderson, Representatives from the Rose Law Firm and Stephens Inc., other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 16, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of September 2, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: Regular Monthly Report/Police Department Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be approved. Said report reflects: Computer Collections, $48,662.99, Miscellaneous Payments $1,179.25, Report Copies $443.50 for a total Collections of $50,285.74. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Regular Monthly Report/Animal Control Department Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Animal Control Department be approved. Said report reflects: Adoptions/Fines $356.00, Security Deposits, $200.00 totaling $556.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1008 (#21-93) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,200,000 OF WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTS~ANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE PURSUANT TO WHICH THE REFUNDING BONDS WILL BE ISSUED AND SECURED; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LETTER OF PRESENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE OUTSTANDING BONDS TO BE REFUNDED; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Swaim introduced Chairman of the Water Commission Mr. Pat Wilson and General Manager of Jacksonville Waterworks Mr. Ken Anderson. Mr. Wilson related that in lieu of the current interest rate the bond issue will save approximately $213,000.00 which will come in monthly, not all at one time. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 2 qr CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Fletcher came in at approximately 7:08p.m. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND . T.fME . Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1008 THIS 7th DAY OF OCTOBER 1993. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid: Ref: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Chief Ezell related that his recommendation was for the MSA - SCBA (AIR PACKS). He pointed out that in Haz-mat incidents, more time is needed to work and that at present the department has 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00P.M. -8:35 P.M. only thirty (30) minute air packs; that one hour packs are needed giving explanation to preparation and decontamination procedures. He said that in the 80's standardization of equipment was started adding that this equipment is compatible with existing equipment. He said that it has NFBA approval and that there is a local service center in Little Rock adding that the firefighters are familiar with the equipment. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the from Casco of Arkansas be accepted; a quantity of four (4) purchased in 1993 at a cost of $8,346.00 and four (4) to be purchased in 1994 at a cost of $8,646.00. MOTION CARRIED. (Bid Sheet information included in these minutes as exhibit POLICE -· DEPARTMENT: bid to be (a) ) • STREET DEPARTMENT: (a) Harpole Drainage Improvements Phase III Mayor Swaim pointed out that bids were advertised and that three bidders responded. City Engineer Reel said that the bids are in the area o-f what was expected for the completion of the project. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to accept the low bid of $78,199.75 from S & J Construction Inc. MOTION CARRIED. (bid sheet included in these minutes as exhibit (b). (b)Eastview Drainage Project Mayor Swaim stated that the item was advertised earlier in the summer and that bids were greater than the city feels should be spent on the project. He related that there is enough money to complete a portion of the ditch. City Engineer Reel said that Eastview was not on the priority list to begin with explaining the layout of ditches in the Eastview area, the railroad, James Street and Redmond Rd., and Stone Street. He said that the cost of the work that needs to be done including all the streets listed above is approximately $401,000.00. He said that since the city cannot at this time complete the whole project, it has been divided into three sections with ditch (A) and ditch (B). He said that there is a problem with erosion at some of the residences in the area and suggested that the efforts with the Harpole drainage improvements and the Eastview improvements be combined. Mayor Swaim stated that an interceptor needs to be constructed at the end of ditch (B) to keep further problems from being created. 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. City Attorney Bamburg advised that it is permissable to use unit prices for funding the interceptor making the tie-in to ditch (A) • Mayor Swaim said that drainage efforts will be prioritized for the coming year. He pointed out that Oakhurst Drainage Ditch, Stonewall Ditch, a ditch off Smithwick Dr., and a ditch parallel to Hapsburg are among those completed and under construction at this time. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the bid of $62,440.34 be accepted as submitted by S & J Construction Company for the completion of ditch (B) and the unit price as used for the project to make the connection between ditch (B) and ditch (A), an -approximate cost of between ten to fifteen thousand dollars. MOTION CARRIED. PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: SANITATION: Mayor Swaim introduced Public Works Director Skip Spears who announced that starting the week of October 11, 1993 recycling bins would be distributed in the Northlake and Tara Mount Subdivi sions. He said that the first day to pick up recycled products will be Thursday, October 28, 1993. He said that there are approximately 1,000 homes involved in the city- wide curbside program. He related that the program by the county now in place in the Sunnyside Subdivision is well underway. He said that about 250 out of 500 homes are into the recycling effort thus far in that subdivision. Mayor Swaim said that in the future, the City o f Jacksonville will have to assume the responsibi lity of the whole community. He said that participation in the Sunnyside area is not as good as in the other areas where recycling e ff ort s a r e be i ng made. Mr. Spears related that there are approximately 550 homes in the Braden Subdivision being serviced with curbside recycling, that it takes two trips by the truck to service the area. He estimated that 70% of the homes are participating in the program each week and that few bins are having to be replaced. He said that future efforts will make it necessary for the city to purchase more bins. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: e. Shop Jacksonville First Program 5 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. Mayor Swaim introduced Martha Yagos who made a presentation regarding efforts to encourage residents of the city to "Shop Jacksonville First". He requested that the City Council permit him to appropriate $2,000.00 to finance the campaign. He related that the Chamber of Commerce is involved in the effort. He said the city could write a contract with the retail merchants committee or pay the bills directly incurred. A sample sign was displayed to the City Council. The consensus of the body was that some changes should be made in the sign. Mayor Swaim pointed out that when citizens shop in Jacksonville, the eity-receives all of the 1% sales tax and only 8% of the overall sales tax from the county. He said that the $2,000.00 would come back in a short time as the suggestion to "Shop Jacksonville First" is followed. The presentation made by Ms. Yagos encouraged the citizens of Jacksonville to support small businesses with purchases inside the city. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that $2,000.00 be taken from the Contingency Fund allowing Mayor Swaim to enter into an agreement with the Retail Merchants Committee in the "Shop Jacksonville First" program. MOTION CARRIED. RESUME AGENDA: a. Request to Accept Bid: Insurance (Bid sheet included as exhibit (c) of these minutes. Mayor Swaim related that the Building Insurance is an annual expenditure noting that the Gallager bid meets the specifications. Mr. Mushrush said that it has not been necessary for the city to use building insurance to date adding that if it became necessary to request benefits, there would still be a savings of $111.00. He said that the higher bid is still the lower bid. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the bid of Arthur J. Gallagher Co., $9,342.00 for Building & Contents Insurance of the City of Jacksonville, be accepted. MOTION CARRIED. 6 !IJ I CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: c. and d. Remodeling of Police Dept. Bldg./ADA Requirements and Renovation of Police Addition Mayor Swaim said that the ADA requirements making the two bathrooms handicap accessible will cost approximately $27,629.00. He said that it will be necessary to take down the pecan tree at the Police Department in the renovation efforts. He said that the total bid to complete the ADA requirements, the connection of the two buildings and re-roofing of the building is $212,328.00. He requested that the Council grant him permission to work with the architect to lower the bids, mentioning that $12,000.00 has been trimmed already in negotiations without any major~.changes. He said that a handicap ramp, costing approximately $7,000.00, is necessary in the improvements. Mayor Swaim related that the options for Council were to approve the bid with the stipulation that the Mayor and Engineer be given the permission to negotiate the bid or the project can be rebid with the connection from building to building being excluded from the specs. Discussion ensued as to the ADA requirements regarding bathrooms in the main building and the cost involved. Architect Dual Arey related that moving the bathrooms to the newly purchased building without connecting the two building would not comply with ADA. Mayor Swaim pointed out that funds from Capital Improvement are available to do the entire project. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to proceed with the low bid from Profile Builders (estimated construction time of 120 days) at the base bid price of $212,328.00; allowing the Mayor, City Engineer, and the architect to reduce cost by negotiating the legal limit within 20%. MOTION CARRIED. RESUME AGENDA: ORDINANCE 1009 (#22-93) Ref: Annual Millage for 1994 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING THREE-TENTHS MILL AND THREE-TENTHS MILL AGAINST ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING THREE-TENTHS MILL AND THREE-TENTHS MILL AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY 7 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX LEVIED AND OTHER PRESCRIBED MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Swaim explained that this years millage ordinance does not allow any millage for city operations; as approved when the one cent sales tax was passed there would be no assessment on real or personal property. He said the Ordinance does allow for the assessment of tax for police and fire pensions. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty-voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Lewis moved, Ordinance be APPROVED Knight, Smith, Lewis, and Twitty voted AYE. affirmative votes, (0) seconded by Alderman Sansing, that AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 8 Keaton /03 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. ORDINANCE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1009 THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1993. ADDITION TO AGENDA: AAA/USA of America South Mayor Swaim related that Mr. T. Allen Clark of AAA/USA of America South wishes to operate in the City of Jacksonville, however, he does not want to obtain a franchise in the City of Jacksonville. He then related he had asked Mr. Clark to talk with the City Attorney which he has failed to do. Mayor Swaim related that he would leave it to the Council's discretion as to having it placed as an item of business on the agenda. Alderman Knight and Smith stated that they are opposed to any proposa~-that does not include a franchise for the City of Jacksonville. Consensus of the Council was that some control of the company would be needed if it were to operate in the City of Jacksonville. FRANKLIN BUILDING Mayor Swaim related that negotiations concerning the Franklin Building have been in progress for more than a year adding that Mr. Pfister brought with him to Jacksonville a quit claim deed giving it to the City of Jacksonville in an agreement saying that the City will accept the property in its "as is" condition, other stipulations being taxes paid to the date of the City's acceptance. Mayor Swaim asked Council to suspend the rules and place this item of business on the agenda. He further related that as a gift to the City of Jacksonville the deed would require $100.00, adding that the appraised price of the property is two million dollars. Mayor Swaim related that the immediate sale of the property would be the first contention by Council, using the funds to purchase additional land to develop an industrial park; noting lease to be the second option. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to suspend the rules and place the acceptance of the Franklin Building as an item of business on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to allow the Mayor to sign the quit claim deed for the City of Jacksonville 9 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7 , 19·9 3 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. and allocated the Mayor to sign the quit claim deed for the same and that one hundred dollars ($100.00) be taken from the Contingency Fund making the transaction legal. MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Economic Development Study Mayor Swaim related that the City of Jacksonville had received a EDA grant of $100,000.00, 75/25 match, for the purpose of a long term economic development study of the city. He related that the grant provided for the hiring of two employees to complete the study and present a plan that could be followed by the City of Jack&E>nvil·le involving things that would change the economic conditions of the City. He introduced Mrs. Rona Scott one of the employees that will be working in the economic development study along with Mr. John P. Sullivan who is expected to arrive early next week. He pointed out that they will maintain an office in the old City Hall Building. Mayor Swaim related that Mrs. Scott and Mr. Sullivan come to the city highly qualified. DISCUSSION OF HEALTH BENEFITS: Alderman Knight related that Mrs. Terry Jones requested to address the Council in regard to the Health Benefits as provided by the City of Jacksonville for its employees. Mr. Jones expressed that she is not pleased with the p7rformance of the insurance coverage. She related a recent exper1ence regarding the health of her daughter and insurance payments for expenses incurred. A short discussion ensued regarding the supposed problem with the health provider. Comments regarding insurance coverage were made with suggestions of change and possible employee obligation in health benefit coverage. The Council did not arrive at a solution to the health coverage issue. Mayor Swaim suggested to Mrs. Jones that she follow the appeal process allowed under present policy manual procedure. 10 fO~ ADJOURNMENT: Respectfully, &::Y!~~ City Clerk-Treasurer 11 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1993 7:00 P.M. -8:35 P.M. t-- ~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX002493 DEPT. FIRE DATE 9-27-93 !.. TIME 10:00 a.m. I 60 NINUI'E SELF-CONTAINED BREA1HING APPARATIJS David's Fire Equip./ MSA QTY . DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT 1. 4 SCBA to be Purchased 1994 SCBA to be Purchased 1993 4 .00 I $7200.00 2161.so1 8646.00 I 18oo.oo 7200.00 00 TOTAL PRICE TERt4S RECCMMENDED BIDDER 1 Casco of Arkansas TABULA TED BY ------·· 67 -,.<> ZJ,d..__. AMOUNT AMOUNT ~-- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX002693 QTY. 1. BUILDING & mNTENI'S INSURANCE DESCRIPTION Building & Contents Insurance Deductible TOTAL PRICE TERt~S RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT .FINANCE Mart AMOUNT DATE 9-27-93 1000.00) AMOUNT $9,342.00 I 10:15 a.m . OPENED BY ·-r ------... . TABULA TED BY Liz ~~<.'~;;?? AMOUNT A i~OUNT AHOUNT CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX002793 HARPOlE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III DESCRIPTION Excavation Concrete Ditch Bottom *3. 143LF Concrete Ditch Bottom *4. 4100ea Concrete Block -~5. 75 LF Remove & Dispose Blockl~all -~6. 2 ea Connect to Existing Box Culvert *7. 1 ea Connect to Existing Q·l Pipe Culvert -~8. 350CY Fmbankmen t Na terial -~9. 1 ea Connect 01 Arch Pipe •':10. 3 ea Remove & Dispose Pine Trees •':11. 1 ea Connect to 0~1 Arch Pipe *12. 1 ea Remove & Dispose Concrete Corner -~13. 1 ea Landscaping 13a. 1 14CY Excavation 14. 220LF Concrete Ditch Bottom 15. 1330 ea Concrete Block 16. 150LF Fence Relocation 17. L. Sum Landscaping 18. 70LF Remove & Dispose Existing Bl<:Jck Hall Ditch B GRAND TOTAL OF Ditch A & B TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT . STREET DATE 9-27 -93 TIME 10:30 a.m. }: Building & tility Contrac nc. PR rr+ AMOUNT PRrH- I' 1,000.00 $ 47.00 19,740.00 $ 45.00 35.00 5,005.00 38.75 5.00 20,500.00 3.95 10.00 750.00 5.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 550.00 10.00 3,500 .00 10.00 300.00 300.00 550.00 350.00 1,050.00 300.00 350 ,()( 350.00 550.00 500.00 500 .00 300.00 1,000.00 12.00 1,368.00 15.00 35.00 7' 700.00 38.75 6.00 7,980.00 3.95 20.00 3,000.00 10.00 1,000.00 10.00 700.00 5.00 I S & J Construction Lambert Inc. AMOUNT pYJl[+ AMOUNT ~ 5,000.00 $10 ,000.00 18,900.00 $ 40.00 16,800.00 5,541.25 37.00 5,291.00 16,195.00 4.10 16,810.00 375.00 35.00 2,625.00 1,000 .00 b,ooo.oo 4,000.00 550.00 0 2,000.00 ,000.00 3,500.00 12.00 4,200.00 550.00 l ,500.00 1,500.00 900.00 500.00 1,500.00 550.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 300.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 1,710.00 26.00 2,964.00 8,525.00 37.00 8,140.00 5,253.50 4.10 5,453.00 1,500.00 20.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 350.00 25.00 1,750.00 OPENED BY I'I?I)IO C ;:,waJm t • ' TABULA TED BY Uz Tuckj~,_ I e~rtE: 1 A~louNT I AMOUNT -~ ~ CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS A G E N D A 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 I ROLL CALL: 3 I PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4 I APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5 I CONSENT AGENDA: (FIRE DEPARTMENT) (MUNICIPAL CoURT) (RECYCLING REPORT) (CDBG) 6 I WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTf~ENT: 11. PARKS & REC. DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OcTOBER 21, 1993 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5cto ber 7, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting September 16, 1993 a. Regular :·lonthly Report/September b. Regular ;,lonthly Report/September c. Quarterly Report d. Regular Monthly Report/September Y; 00 p.m. Public Hearing Resolution 465 (#7-93) Authorizing Sale of Revenue Bonds Ordinance 1010 (#23-93) Ref: Bldg. Fire & Safety Codes Request to Accept Bid: Entrance Road/Dupree Park Request to Accept Bid: CDBG Sunnyside Addn. Drainage Imprv. j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY BALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on October 21, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL: PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT ONE (1). Alderman Wilson was out of town. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Rober~ E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Mr. Pat Wilson, Chairman of the Water Commission, Ken Anderson, General Manager of the Waterworks Department, Fire Inspector Bobby Laws, Mrs. Judy Swa~m, wife of the Mayor, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 7, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the September 16, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/September b. MUNICIPAL COURT Regular Monthly Report/September, 1993. c. RECYCLING REPORT/QUARTERLY d. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/September a. FIRE DEPARTMENT: September 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the monthly report of the Jacksonville Fire Department for September 1993, be APPROVED. Said report reflects and estimated fire loss of $3, 100. 00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 \ I \ t '·a CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. MUNICIPAL COURT: SEPTEMBER 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the monthly report for September 1993 from Probation Officer Mike Mahone be APPROVED. Said report reflects cases month ending August 1993, 118. Cases added in the Month of September 1993, 9, Probations completed, Month ending September 30, 1993, 8, TOTAL CASES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1993, 119, Number of Juveniles on Probation, 0. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. RECYCLING QUARTERLY REPORT: SEPTEMBER 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the quarterly recycling report be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for the 3rd quarter of 1993. Sale of Alum. cans, Paper (Newspaaper, Computer, White, Mixed), Cardboard, and Scrap Metal was$ 2,778.50; total Lbs. collected for Sale 237,730. Plastics 1 & 2 was $ 780.27; total Lbs. collected for sale 13,570. Ground Yard Waste 5,272 Cubic Yards. Number of people through Recycling center 2,486. Sale of Mulch $15.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. COBG: SEPTEMBER 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the monthly report of the Community Development Agency for the month of September 1993. Said report reflects the following: Informational Meetings 2, REHAB: Work Write-ups & Estimates completed 2, Pre- construction Conference 3, Interim Inspections 22, Final Inspections 4, Partial Payments 2, Project Close-out-Rehab 4, Mortgages filed 4, Homebuyers Assistance Grant completed 1. PUBLIC WORKS: King Street Close-outs 1, Pre-construction Conference-Water Project 1, Interim Inspections 11, HUD Workshops 4, HUD Monitor 1. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 465 (#7- 93) Authorizing Sale of Revenue Bonds Mayor Swaim declared the public hearing opened at approximately 7:04 p.m. asking for comments from the Council or the general 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. public concerning the sale of Revenue Bonds by the Water J?epartment. There were no comments. At approximately 7:05p.m., Mayor Swaim declared the public hearing closed. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read Resolution 465. MOTION CARRIED. At this time City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 465. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of Resolution 465 in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE Resolution 465 (#7-93). MOTION CARRIED. SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1010 (#23-93) Ref: Bldg. Fire and Safety Code AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16. 04. 010 ET. SEQ. ; ADOPTING VARIOUS PROVISIONS AND CODES RELATING TO INSPECTION ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE PROVISIONS; INCREASING PERMIT FEES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Williamson related that Ordinance 1010 is an update to a previous Ordinance regarding construction maintenance and building safety with regard to public safety, health and welfare. City Attorney Bamburg related that electrical fees have not been increased since 1968. Alderman Williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton that Ordinance 1010 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. CARRIED. Motion MOTION Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1010 THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 1993. POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: 4 j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid: Entrance Road/Dupree Park. Mayor Swaim related that the City Engineer Duane Reel would address Council in regard to bid information concerning the Dupree Park Project. Mayor Swaim related that it is more desirable that the work be done in the fall due to the activity in the park during the spring and summer. City Engineer Reel related that when the first bid of approximately $67,000.00 was submitted money was not available to complete the project, pointing out that a parking lot and other work completed by the Street Department brought the cost of the project down to approximately $39,000.00. He related that only one person expressed any interest in the project: but that at the last bid letting no bid was submitted. The Council was advised by the City Attorney that waiving of competitive bidding could be in order in the event that little interest is shown when bids are sought. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: Request to Accept Bid: CDBG Sunnyside Addition Drainage Improvements Tony Ply related that he felt the reason for the large margin from the low bid in regard to the high bid was the result of a lack of competitive interest on behalf of the high bidder. Mayor Swaim related that the project begins on the south side of Roosevelt Road and ends at Galloway Circle. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to ACCEPT the low bid of $64, 465. 84 from Building & Utility Contractors, Inc. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC WORKS: RECYCLING UPDATE: Public Works Director Skip Spears said we are beginning to see a slight decline in participation through the 5 115 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:25 P.M. recycling center due to the new curb side service now being offered to various test areas. He further related October 28th would be the first pick-up day in the new test area of Northlake. Mayor Swaim expressed appreciation for the expressions of sympathy toward he and his family with regard to loss of his father. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m. Respectfully, ~~-~ ua:M. Leonard City Clerk-Treasurer MAYOR 6 t:- -r ~-~-----r-~---...-.~.--.._...--...... ---..------o--.......--~---_,---....... -...--.-........ --....---~----~------- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX002893 DEPT. Parks DATE 10-19-93 EI'ITRANCE TO DUPREE PARK I II I I I I I I . !~b~ I QTY. DESCRIPTION P~tt I AMOUNT I P ~~tt At-10UNT I ---- NO BIDS SUBMITTED I TOTAL PRICE I Ia TERt~S I I I I RECOMMENDED BIDDER I I TIME 10:00 a.m. I I I I I OPENED BY Lu Leonard j]e_ / TABULATED BY Liz Tuck J 7 - I I I I ~~~~ AMOUNT I p~~t~ AMOUNT i PWrtt I Ar!OUNT I I I -. -• I I I I I .-------------- \ t B CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 . ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Police Department) (Animal Control) 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: a. Regular City Council Meeting October 21, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting October 7, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/Sept. Regular Monthly Report/Sept. UPDATE: Drainage Projects by City Engineer ORDINANCE 1011 (#24-93) Re: Rezoning/Evans Property from C-3 to R-4 b. FINAL PLAT /Penn Subdivison a. ORDINANACE 1012 (#25-93) Ref: Cable TV Regulation A G E N D A continued: NOVEMBER 4, 1993 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT j a. PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG 1994 Funding/Dec. 2, 1993 during Regular City Council Mtng. b. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION City Hall will be closed November 11, 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on November 4, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered roll call. Alderman Ray arrived at approximately 7:06p.m. and Alderman Fletcher arrived at approximately 7:09p.m. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Police Chief Don Tate, Asst. Police Chief Hibbs, Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan and Associate Mrs. Rona Scott, Planning Commission Vice Chairman Art Brannen, Mrs. Judy Swaim, wife of the Mayor, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of the October 7, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting is APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: Report/September b. 1993. a. POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly ANIMAL CONTROL Regular Monthly Report/October a. POL I CE DEPARTMENT: September 1993 Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the monthly report of the Jacksonville Police Department for September 1993, be APPROVED. Said report reflects COMPUTER COLLECTIONS OF $44 1 964. 3 9, MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS OF $ 685.00, REPORT COPIES OF $1,060.00, TOTAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1993 OF $46,709.39. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 b. ANIMAL CONTROL: October 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. Alder.man Smith moved, seconded by Alder.man Wilson to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report of the month of October 1993. Said report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $70.00, ADOPTION/FINES $525.00, SECURITY DEPOSITS $275.00, for a total of $870.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: ---. -:--··- POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: UPDATE: Drainage Projects Mayor Swaim related that he would also like an update on the Sunnyside Drainage Project. City Engineer Reel reJ.ated that the Sunnyside Drainage Project is funded by block grant money and does not appear on the list he presented to the Council. He related that a total of almost $600,000.00 has been spent on ten major drainage projects from a priorities list during 1993, adding that some of the major projects will be completed by early spring. In response to a question from Alderman Wilson, City Engineer Reel related that the railroad underpass drainage improvements project that is being worked by the State Highway Department has proved satisfactory thus far, adding that he and the Highway Department are waiting for an extended rain to fully judge the performance. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: a. ORDINANCE 1011 (i24-93) Re: Rezoning/Evans Property from C-3 to R-4 2 CITY OF JACXSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 3. 6 ACRES LYING NORTH OF PINE MEADOWS MOBILE HOME PARK AND SOUTH OF QUINCE HILL ROAD ADJACENT TO JOHN HARDEN DRIVE) ; AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance 1011 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules-.. and-dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray arrived at this time. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST . READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Alderman Ray Abstained from the voting. Motion received eight ( 8) affirmative votes, ( 0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Fletcher arrived at this time. 3 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1011 THIS 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1993. b. FINAL PLAT/Penn Subdivision Mayor Swaim related that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the final plat of Penn Subdivision with no stipulations. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to ACCEPT the Final Plat of Penn Subdivision. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0) Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1012 (#25-93) Ref: Cable TV Regulation AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BASIC SERVICE TIER RATES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CHARGES OF ANY CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM OPERATING IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Swaim stated that the City is only able to regulate the basic tier of services whenever Storer Cable is outside the parameters set by the FCC with regard to rate setting. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that Ordinance 1011 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE . NAY ( 0 ) . Motion received ten ( 10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. City Attorney Bamburg related that this is the second phase of action taken by the Council in September that will not only allow t .he City to accept the franchise authority but to implement it within FCC guide lines. He pointed out that other municipalities in the area are passing like ordinances. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith 1 Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion recgived ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldeffnen-:-'-Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, F l etcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. 'NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1012 THIS 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1993. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Economic Development: Mayor Swaim introduced Phil Sullivan who is the director for the Economic Development Study Plan, H~, along with-Rona Scott,will 5 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. conduct a study and present the City with a 5-year Economic Plan. Mr. Sullivan related that he is pleased to be in Jacksonville and has chosen to retire here and feels he was lucky enough to have been chosen for the position and that he is looking forward to beginning work. Mayor Swaim expressed appreciation to both Mr. Sullivan and Mrs. Scott adding that he is optimistic about the Economic Development Study. Mayor Swaim announced a public hearing to be held December 2, 1993 during the regular City Council Meeting in regard to the Community Development Block Grant 1994 funding. He also announced that City Hall will be closed November 11, 1993 in observation of Veterans Day. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Alderman Knight requested a deviation in agenda in order for Mr. Mike Harwood to address the Council in regard to medical bills. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to suspend the rules and place an item of business from Mr. Harwood on the ag~nda. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Harwood made reference to an incident that occurred on June 17, 1993 as his reason for coming before the Council. He related that on this date he was physically assaulted by the Jacksonville Police Department. Stating that, "I was accosted by five officers, taken immediately from the booking cell to the emergency room at the Jacksonville Hospital." At this time Mr. Harwood requested to pass photographs to Council. He then stated, "At that time I was charged with public intoxication, that is neither here nor there, but because of the incident I received nine stitches in my forehead. I was taken immediately from the booking room to Rebsamen Hospital. I was told at that time that I should come back in five days to have the stitches removed. I went back and had the stitches removed and at that time I spoke with the billing clerk her name is Rea Rile at Rebsamen Hospital. She called the Jacksonville Police Department and spoke with Gladys Hall and she said at that time that JPD stated they would be paying for the bills that's noted here in the medical records. I have a bill that was the original bill from the June 17, incident with a balance of $234.00. On the original first bill there was $38.50 paid leaving a balance of $195.50. When I went to have the stitches removed the bill at that time was $195.50. The Jacksonville Police Department 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00P.M. 7:35 P.M. did pay $195.00 leaving a $.50 balance on that bill. On the third bill I was instructed by the doctors to come back and have an ex- ray where my thumb had been hyper-extended back. I still have a knot on my thumb because at the time when they originally looked at my thumb they thought there may have possibly been a hair line fracture and they wanted to allow a couple of days for the calcification to develop so that they could notice as they do the ex-rays, also on the third time I went back they had missed one of the stitches and I also had to have another stitch removed. The bill for that was $107.25 plus an additional $28.00 for Radiology Consultants. To this date none of these bills with the exception of the $38.00 on the first bill and the $195.00 on the second bill have not been paid. I went to Mr. Hibbs several times about this. He said that they would pay the initial bill on this. To date, it stilr has · not been paid. His rational for it was, and I can understand this, of course if the pre-existing condition had of happened if I had went to, had been incarcerated with a pre- existing conditi on for instance if I had a heart murmur or something and it flared up and they had to take me to the emergency room while I was in their care, they said they would pay for it. However this was not a pre-existing condition. I did not have nine stitches in my forehead before I was arrested and as such this was not an exasperated issue. This is something that happened while I was in his custody, I was taken down there and stitches were placed in my head. I had to go back and have the stitches removed. This happened a little over a year ago. To date these bills have still not been paid. I am continuously being harrassed by collectors; I went to Don Tate, I tried to offer him a simple solution -just to pay the bills. That way we wouldn't have to come back in front of Council and raise a big stink over it. Somewhere in the conversation I mentioned the word damn in a sentence, he threw me out of his office. I again wanted to approach the Council on this and get the Council to ... since this is a City run hospital, the injuries were occurred at the Police Department. I would like to have these bills taken care of." City Attorney Bamburg asked Mr. Harwood if his request is for the City Council to take action and either pay or resolve the bills? Mr. Harwood answered "Yes Sir." City Attorney Bamburg related that his recommendation is that the Council not act at this time on the present item of business. He then stated that the Hospital is run by the Hospital Commission and that it is their business to handle matters such as debts or balances, adding that for the Council to take action would intercede with the purpose of the Hospital Commission. This is an 7 ----· . ----· ______ _....._ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. action that at some time could involve litigation, stating that he preferred this a.ction be addressed through Chief Tate and his office. He said that if Mr. Harwood is not satisfied with the resolution from that direction, he could then take whatever action he felt necessary. Mayor Swaim voiced that previously many times he has related to Mr. Harwood that the Counc i l is not the place to resolve such issues, adding that many times he has had to ask Mr. Harwood to leave his office for other reasons aside from this. He related to Mr. Harwood that he could not bring every issue he feels is wrong before Council, pointing out that Council is not an administrative board but a legislative one. BID FOR~E FRANKLIN ELECTRIC BUILDING: Mayor Swaim asked that the rules be suspended and the item of bids for the Franklin Electric Building be placed on the agenda. He explained that two bids were received at 10:00 a.m. in regard to the sale of the building. He said that one bid is acceptable while the other bid was withdrawn with reasons due to bid specifications. At this time Mayor Swaim provided Council with copies of the bids received. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and the item of business of the sale of the Fran~lin Building on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that the offer from Triangle Engineering included earnest money of $50,000.00 dollars and business plans and all the specifications required by the City. The second offer from RJM Industries was not an operating business and did not meet specifications. City Attorney Bamburg advised that the Council would need to allow RJM to withdraw its offer. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to allow RJ.M Industries to withdraw their offer on the Franklin Electric building. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim related that Mr. Preston Robinson from Triangle Engineering is present at Council and that his offer of $500,000.00 did meet specifications adding that Mr. Robinson has an existing industry in the City which has operated beneficially for a number of years. He related that upon acceptance and closure of the offer 8 \ 'C).B CITY OF JACXSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. from Mr. Robinson his present building would be available for lease or sale granting the city the opportunity for another industry bringing new jobs. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to ACCEPT the offer of $500,000.00 from Triangle Engineering for the sale of the Franklin Electric Building containing 21.17 acres. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim congratulated Mr. Robinson on the purchase of the Franklin building and expressed excitement for the City of Jacksonville and the opportunity to locate another industry in his present building. Mayor-Swaim related that the money from the sale of the Franklin Electric building would be used to promote Industrial Development by purchasing additional land for use as an Industrial Park. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to allow the Mayor and City Clerk to sign closing papers. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m. Respectfully, ~'a ~ ~Leonarct City Clerk-Treasurer 9 r j ~~ ~otllnCit of $acMtm/~ ~ AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY HALL November 18, 1993 1. OPENING PRAYER: 2 • ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: 4 • APPROVAL AND/ OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: 5. CONSENT AGENDA: (Fire Department) (Police Dept: ) (CDBG) (Municipal Court) 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: 11. PARKS & REC DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: a. b. c. d. Regular City Council Meeting November 4, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting October 21, 1993 Regular Monthly Report/October (Chief Rick Ezell) Regular Monthly Report/October Regular Monthly Report/October Regular Monthly Report/October ORDINANCE 1013 (#26-93) Closing a portion of Natchez Trace (Mayor Swaim) AGENDA continued November 18, 1993 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT FINAL PLAT/Stonewall Sub. First Place Commercial Phase I PRESENTATION of 1994 Budget Re-appointment of Boyce Moore to the Housing Facilities Board CDBG Public Hearing 7:00 P.M. December 2, 1993 during Regular City Council Meeting Ref: Block Grant Funding for 1994 City Hall will be closed November 25th and 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on November 18, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation after which Mayor Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Police Chief Don Tate, Asst. Fire Chief Bill Baldridge, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Director Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Park & Rec Director Annabelle Davis, Chairman of the Park & Rec Commission Mrs. Pat Bond and members of the Park & Rec Commission, Economic Development Specialist Phil Sullivan, Board of Adjustment Chairman Art Brannen, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Nelda Spears, Mrs. Edith Smith, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of October 21, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: Fire Dept., Police Dept., CDBG, Municipal Court Regular Monthly Report/Fire Department Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Fire Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $23,650.00 for the month of October.) ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. 1 15\ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. Regular Monthly Report/Police Department Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department be approved. Said report reflects: Computer Collections, $53,690.24, Miscellaneous Payments $1,630.50, Report Copies $528.00 for a total Collections of $55,848.74. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Regular Monthly Report/CDBG Department Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report of the Community Development Department be approved. Said report reflects: Informal Meetings ............................................ 2 Public Hearings ............................................ 1 a. Letters to prospective applicants ••.•••••••••••••••••••• 4 b. Applications received ................................... 0 c. Work write-ups & estimates •..••••....•.•.••..•.•••••.... 2 d. Pre-constructions conferences •••••..••.••••..••.••.••••• 2 e. Paperwork for HOME Projects .•••••..•••..••.•.••••••••••• 2 f. Interim Inspections .•••.•••••••••...••..••....•.••.•••• 23 g. Final Inspections ••..••••.••••••••.•..•.••.••.•.••.•••.• 2 h. Partial Payments ........................................ 2 i. Project Close-outs ••••••...•••..••..•.•••.......•••..... O Public Works: a. Bids Received-Sunnyside Drainage •....••...••...•.•..... 1 b. Interim Inspections ..................................... 8 c • BUD Workshops .•.•.••.•••.••••..•••••••••••••.•.•.••...•. 2 ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Regular Monthly Report/Municipal Court Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report for October 1993 be APPROVED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. Said report reflects: Cases month ending September 1993, •.•..•••••...•....••.. 119 Cases added in Month of October 1993, ..••..•..•.•.•..••.•• 4 Probations completed, Month ending Oct. 31, 1993 .•.•••••.. 11 Total cases as of October 31, 1993 ••....•..••.••.•..•••.. 112 Number of Juveniles on Probation ••••...•.•.••..•..•.••...•• O 2 r j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. Types of Cases Referred, Month of September 1993 Possession of Controlled Substance ••••••.•••••••••••••••••• J Obtaining Drugs By Fraud ................................... 1 WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: SANITATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: a. Closing a portion of Natchez Trace b. Final Plat Stonewall Subdivision First Place Com'l Phase I a. ORDINANCE 1013 (#26-93) Ref: Closing a portion of Natchez Trace AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THAT UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF NATCHEZ TRACE IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, (GENERAL LOCATION: NORTHWOOD ACRES SUBDIVISION ON NATCHEZ TRACE SOUTH OF QUAPAW PLACE TO DRAINAGE DITCH); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Engineer Reel related that the street has been used to get down to a bridge using a sidewalk going over to Northeastern Avenue. He said that the closing requires that the people who acquire the property affected by the closing will leave an easement for access to the bridge to cross and utilize the existing sidewalk. He pointed out that Natchez Trace stops at the ditch, adding that Bart Gray Realty owns the south side and that they have said that as long as there is not interference with development plans, the sidewalk can remain as it is. He went on to relate that no easement has been granted for the sidewalk. He said that if it is necessary, realignment of the sidewalk adjacent to the ditch in the ditch easement is a possibility. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) 3 \34 . CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Reedie Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, Cit y Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1013 THIS 18tH DAY OF OCTOBER 1993 b. FINAL PLAT: STONEWALL SUBDIVISION/FIRST PLACE COM'l PHASE I City Engineer voiced that there was unanimous approval by the Planning Commission with regard to the final plat as he explained that there are three lots, one on which Dr. Joe Collins Office is located and two lots adjacent to that office on the south side. 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. Alde~an Wilson moved, seconded by Alde~n Knight that the FINAL PLAT of STONEWALL, FIRST PLACE COMMERCIAL PRASE I be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Mayor Swaim asked that the Council place on the agenda an item of business regarding the bid for the Community Center represented by the Park & Recreation Department. Alderman Reedie Ray moved, seconded by Alde~an Wilson that a bid item regarding the construction of the Community Center be placed on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim introduced Mrs. Pat Bond, Chairman of the Park & Rec Commission to address the item of business. Mrs. Bond voiced that the architect, the contractor, and members of the Park & Recreation Commission were in attendance. She pointed out that the bottom line for construction of the center, after removal of seven or eight deductive alternates, is $3,296,395.00 which includes the architectural fee. She said that adjustments were made in the heating and cooling package and that one corridor of rooms was deleted in the bid negotiations. She said that parking in the front of the building will be completed, that gutters will be in place on the front of the building, that adjustments were made with regard to the roof, and that there will not be a hydraulic floor in the swimming pool. She pointed out that nothing was deleted that will disrupt the programs of the department and added that the building will compliment the City Hall complex. Alderman Knight questioned whether or not cuts to trim the bottom line down to the three million dollar mark would touch those things for which the building was designed and for which taxpayers voted. Mrs. Bond said that any more deletions would alter the initial intent presented to the voters in tax increase efforts. Alderman Smith complimented the work of all those involved in the project. Mayor Swaim voiced that he had made a commitment to the public that the cost of the building would be three million dollars and that he would have to stand by that. He said that plans would have to be made in the event the Council decides to go with the 5 -----~-- \~ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. bid as negotiated. He said that some things as promised, the pool, racquetball courts, meeting rooms, gymnasium and the jogging track are included in the plans for the Community Center as negotiated and presented to the Council in the present bid package. He noted that the building contains approximately 48,000 square feet. The Mayor stated that he will need to work on a payment plan in that the bid is more than was intended. He said that the contractor has said that the building can be completed in ten months. He pointed out that when the building is complete, that one million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars will have accumulated from one percent sales tax revenues as designated for the center leaving one million five hundred fifty thousand dollars to be paid. He said that a rescheduling of payments of the $1.550 million will be necessary. During a discussion regarding thE~ initial payment schedule, Mayor Swaim stated that a construction period of eighteen months was given and that he had matched that period with a payment plan. He said the ten month construction time frame complicates the payment schedule. Alderman Wilson suggested that a time be set aside at the beginning of the next City Council Meeting to deal with the item of business. Mayor Swaim related that there will not be an architectural fee on the overage of approximately $296,000.00 plus one-half percent off the initial 6% fee of the contractor. Alderman Knight voiced that with her vote she hoped there would be rescheduling and retention of services to the citizens as promised in the original planning adding that the community will benefit for years to come with construction of the Community Center. Alderman Keaton stated that he felt the Commission, the architect and the contractor had spent a lot of time and effort, without jeopardizing the integrity of the building, getting the building costs to where they are. He added that starting as soon as possible would be practical. Mayor Swaim pointed out that state law guidelines have been followed in the negotiation process in the opinion of City Attorney Bamburg. 6 J ~---------- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. The general consensus of the Council was for the Mayor proceed with payment schedules accepting the project at the $3,296.395.00 bid amount. Mayor Swaim stated that he would go through city funds and come up with a schedule of payment as soon as possible adding that a meeting would be scheduled, probably within a week, with the Commission, the architect, and the contractor. RESUME AGENDA: PRESENTATION of 1994 BUDGET Mayor Swaim presented the budget commenting that a lot of time has been spent preparing it, that it is balanced and that a 5% income increase is expected in 1994 in some areas. He said that he felt that all commitments therein can be met relating that all things requested were not funded and that about five or six hundred thousand dollars has been taken out of the budget as first proposed. He said that there were cuts in the request for employees in the Police Department; requested 5, budgeted 2. The Fire Department requested 4 and 2 were budgeted. He related that in the area of equipment there were cuts as well. He said that inflation alters control in the budgeting process noting that the projected income for 1994 will be $7,140,100.00. He said that there would be a 3% raise plus a 1% for employees who have not reached the top of their pay level. Alderman Reedie Ray voiced the request of city employees in a general meeting that ambulance service be provided at no charge to the employee. Mayor Swaim voiced that he did not feel that it would be fair to the other citizens of the city to provide the service to city employees. He said that such a provision could only be made for those employees inside the city limits. There was a short discussion regarding the county jail with a general consensus of the Council that Mr. Larry Goddard, a quorum court member, be contacted with regard to the lack of communication between the City and the County Sheriff and things which will affect the operations of the jail system in the City of Jacksonville. City Attorney Bamburg voiced that other cities in the county are in the same strait as the City of Jacksonville in budget considerations and a lack of information regarding expenses which will be incurred by each in county jail operations. 7 \37 \3B CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. Mayor Swaim pointed out that commitments were made and signed by the County Judge and that a lawsuit has set forth that the County Sheriff shall runs the County Jail, not the County Judge. He said that it is difficult to communicate with the County Sheriff that calls are not returned. Mayor Swaim pointed out that a court ruling may cause franchise fees to be eliminated as income to cities which, for the City of Jacksonville, would take $1,150,000.00 out of the budget in 1994. He said that he did not feel there would be a settlement on the suit for a year but that it should not be taken lightly. City Attorney Bamburg said that municipalities could join together and enter into the suit as interested parties if the Council desires. Mayor Swaim related that the Byron McKimmey Lawsuit came before a Judge and that a decision has not as yet been rendered by the court. He said that he felt comfortable with the decision of the Council in denying the request for M-1 zoning, "heavy industrial", in the park area. City Attorney Bamburg said that t he only issue in point was whether or not the action of the Council was arbitrary or capricious in denying the rezoning request. APPOINTMENTS: Reappointment of Boyce Moore to the Housing Facilities Board Alde~an Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Mr. Boyce Moore be appointed to the Housing Facilities Board for a 5-year te~ ending October 24, 1998. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced a public hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. December 2, 1993 during the Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall regarding Community Development Block Grant Funding for 1994. He also announced that City Hall will be closed November 25th and 26th for Thanksgiving Holidays. He pointed out that a public hearing with reference to a "VPS, Visual Preference Survey" being conducted by Metroplan, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 1993 in Jacksonville City Hall. He said that all the public is urged to come and participate in the study with regarding transportation for the Metropolitan Area. He said that it is important that the 8 r j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1993 7:00 P.M. -7:35 P.M. citizens of Jacksonville have input having to do with the growth patterns affecting the city. A budget hearing was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. November 30, 1993 at City Hall with the item of business regarding the Community Center to be discussed. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m. Respectfully, ~,Cfk~· ~M. Leonar City Clerk~reasurer 9 139 \4() CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. 2. 3. 4. OPENING PRAYER: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: APPROVAL AND/OR DECEMBER 2, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting November 18, 1993 CORRECTION OF MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting November 4, 1993 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 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: a. ORDINANCE 1015 (#28-93) Waive Competitive Bidding Dupree Park Entrance Request to Accept Bid: Ref: Community Center ORDINANCE 1014 (#27-93) Re: Rezoning/Stonewall Sub. Phase VI from R-3 to R-0 PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG/1994 Funding b. RESOLUTION 466 (#8-93) Ref: 1994 CDBG Funding c. PRESENTATION of Purchasing Manual d. DISCUSSION: 1994 Budget AGENDA continued: December 2, 1993 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT a. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday December 14, 1993 at City Hall Ref: Economic Development Study b. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday December 17, 1993 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. at City Hall IJ,fj CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on December 2, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Lewis delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: A~dermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL: PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT ONE (1). Alderman Knight was ill. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Purchasing Director Liz Tuck, Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Mrs. Judy Swaim, wife of the Mayor, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the November 4, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1015 ( #28-93) Ref: Waive Competitive Bidding/Dupree Park Entrance AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING A CONSTRUCTION FIRM TO REVISE AND REDESIGN THE ENTRY TO DUPREE PARK; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES 1 j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Mayor Swaim related that the Street Department recently advertised for bids regarding improvements to the Dupree Park entrance. He stated that no bids were received and that the City Council had advised the City Engineer to solicit bids and to negotiate for the project. He noted that the project cost was estimated by the City Engineer to be $39,000.00. He said that the negotiated price is $37,350.00 from Utility Management and Construction, Inc., 1010 South Redmond Rd., and that he desires that the work be done during this season of the year requesting that the contract be awarded. Mayor Swaim explained that a two-lane road is planned to alleviate traffic problems upon entering and exiting the ball fields. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance 1015 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to dispense with the reading of the ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0) • Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 . 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROL.L CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Flet cher , Williamson, Keaton and Twitty votad AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1015 THIS 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER 1993. Alderman Wilson requested information at the next Regular City Council Meeting regarding the project. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: DEVIATION IN AGENDA: PLANNING COMMISSION: ORDINANCE 1014 ( #27-93) Stonewall Sub. Phase VI from R-3 to R-0 Ref: Rezoning AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: STONEWALL SUBDIVISION PHASE VI SOUTH OF STONEWALL DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY); -AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Engineer Reel explained the location of the parcel, containing twenty (20) lots and presently zoned R-3, as south of Martin Street and east of the new development in Stonewall by Mr. Jim Green. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance 1015 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. 3 J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to dispense with the reading of the ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1014 THIS 2nd DAY OF DECEMBER 1993. GENERAL: C D B G/1994 FUNDING PUBLIC HEARING: 7:00 P.M. Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at approximately 7:16 p.m. Mayor Swaim recognized CDBG Director Tony Ply who gave a breakdown, as set forth in Resolution 4 6 6, page three (3), of projected expenditures for the year 1994. He voiced the need for the rehabilitation of homes and help for first time home purchases. Mayor Swaim pointed out that a program for home renovation of $500,000.00 has been applied for and that application for a 4 CITY Ot JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2. 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. preliminary grant for additional funding over and above that amount has been made. RESOLUTION NO. 466 (#8-93) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE ELEVENTH YEAR ENTITLEMENT INCREMENT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM MAKING CERTAIN REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE PROGRAM MATERIALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Ply stated that if less that the $339,000.00 is rec eived, all projects will be pared down and that if more than that amount is received, it will be applied to the Graham Road Drainage Project and the Johnson Park Project. Alderman ·Smith moved, seconded Resolution 466. MOTION CARRIED. read the Resolution. by Alderman Wilson to read Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and dispense with the reading of the Resolution in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVED Resolution 466. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Swaim closed the public hearing at approximately 7:25 p.m. RESUME AGENDA: PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Request to ACCEPT Bid: Ref: COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Swaim pointed out that a one percent sales tax was passed for the purpose of building a Community Center. He related that bids were received in excess of what was expected to be spent in construction of the center, that all deductive alternates have been removed and through negotiations the City and the contractor have arrived at an acceptable price. (Bid sheet information included as Exhibit (A) of these minutes.) He stated the final bid price as $3,131,395.00. 5 r CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Financing for the project was submitted by Mayor Swaim and included in these minutes as Exhibit (B). He explained that funds amounting to $450,000.00 will be provided by the Housing Facilities Board and that they will have to be paid back as the revenues come in. He related that money will be taken from the following funds, Sales Tax Fund $250,000.00, Drainage Fund $200,000.00, Capital Improvement Fund $200,000.00, and the Equipment Fund $200,000.00. He said that the contractor has said that he will work with the City and that the plan as submitted will eliminate a bond issue which would be expensive for the City. He said that $300,000.00 plus will be spent on drainage in 1994, that there will still be Capital Improvement money available for projects but that some projects will have to be limited. He related that $127,000.00 per month in sales tax revenues is projected. Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that the negotiated price of $3,131,395.00 from KINCO CONSTRUCTION for the Community Center Project be accepted. MOTION CARRIED. GENERAL: c. PRESENTATION OF PURCHASING MANUAL ORDINANCE 1016 (#29-93) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PURCHASING MANUAL FOR GUIDANCE AND USE BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AND EMPLOYEES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Swaim voiced that the manual leaves no doubt about the manner in which purchases by the City of Jacksonville should be handled. Purchasing Director Liz Tuck said that the manual adheres to state law, giving information to suppliers and departments alike with regard to bidding. She said that as changes are made in laws governing purchasing procedures, revisions will be made to the manual. There was a short discussion regarding different areas of the manual but no changes were made in the document. Ms. Tuck pointed out that small businesses will have the opportunity to supply services for the city as well as larger businesses. She said that vendors can come to the office and receive help, if needed, in bid submissions. 6 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Mayor Swaim pointed out that every effort will be made to spend tax dollars frugally as guidelines for all bidding are followed. Mayor Swaim explained that the policy of the City of Jacksonville at this time is payment of bills twice a month, noting cut-off dates and cost factors related to handwritten checks as a question was posed by Alderman Keaton. It was pointed out by Mayor Swaim that the City Attorney has reviewed the manual. Alderman Sansing, sponsor of the item of business, spoke favorably of the manual and moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1015 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. 7 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2. 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alder man Wilson, that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE .IRD EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1016 THIS 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER 1993. d. DISCUS SION: 1994 Budget Mayor Swai• introduced the item of business and invited questions from the Council. Alderman Wilson commented that he felt the revenue estimations were conservative. Mayor Swaim related that he is conservative by nature but has been a little more liberal this year in one area, adding that because of the low interest rate revenues from interest have suffered without an expected great change. He related that what is a fair percentage of increase on the sales tax has been budgeted conservatively but accurately based on the past five year trend. He related that the sales tax is a major amount of income and that it is important to make sure income will be there when it has been budgeted. Alderman Wilson expressed concern over the status of the franchise situation currently under legislation. Mayor Swaim related that from the Municipal League's standpoint where it has been discussed at executive committee meetings the total technicality is uncertain at this time. He further related that Don Zimmerman has been asked to prepare, in case the ruling does hold up for all franchise fees, a special session with the governor so that there may be an opportunity to bring this before the legislature and change the law through legislation as opposed to a court battle. City Attorney Bamburg related that the Little Rock City Attorney's staff is working with the surrounding Municipalities around the state individually and through the Municipal League in an effort to join all the parties together in the appeal process. He further stated that a request for review by the State Supreme Court has been submitted with a ruling expected in the next thirty days. He said that the nature of the ruling will determine the nature of combined efforts of those cities affected. 8 ------------ \~0 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Alderman Ray voiced that he felt the budget looks good and addressed the possibility of free ambulance membership to city employees living within the city limits. Mayor Swaim explained that the fee of $50.00 for ambulance membership is used to purchase equipment for the Fire Department, that it is not a projected income and reiterated that he did not favor providing the benefit. Alderman Wilson asked that cost estimates and legal ramifications of such a benefit be reviewed by the Finance Department and the City Attorney to which Mayor Swaim agreed. Alderman Fletcher expressed concern regarding the turnover in the Police Department questioning whether or not salaries were an important factor in the matter. Mayor Swaim said that a survey by Betty Anderson shows that the city is more than competitive with regard to the salaries of radio operators and jailers. He went on to say that there are now six radio operators rather than three. He noted a 35% increase in police officers since 1989. He related that exit interviews have taken place for the last two years. Chief Don Tate related that the Police Department has some very fine minority police officers. Alderman Wilson requested information with regard to how many and why employees of t he Police Department tran sfer red out of the department over the last three years. Mayor Swaim said that the information would be provided at the next Regular Meeting. Mayor Swaim pointed out that 59% of all tax dollars go to the Public Safety Department. He related that salaries could possibly be raised with increased funds adding that singling out departments and giving them raises is difficult to do because it creates discord in certain areas. He said that the Police and Fire Departments, as well as other departments, are critical to the well being of the city. There was a short discussion regarding the activity of the Police Department, the matter of training officers and their transferring to other cities. That Jacksonville has a ratio of one officer to every 500 people in the city which, Mayor Swaim stated, is one of the highest in the state. 9 f J CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1993 7:00 P.M. 8:15 P.M. It was pointed out by Alderman Ray that with any employment there is a certain amount of turnover and that information from the Municipal League shows Jacksonville in the top ten salary wise. Chief Tate stated that the City of Jacksonville has the highest clearance rating of any Police Department in the state for a city of our size and three out of the top six police officers in the Little Rock area from the Jacksonville Department. Concerns were expressed that good officers are leaving. Mayor Swaim said that last year starting salaries for Police and Fire was raised to $17,000.00 upon the advise of a consultant, making the salaries competitive. Chief Tate said that the new retirement system makes it easier for transfers from one city to another. He also pointed out that there is legislation governing _transfers from one Police Department to another for a one year period. Mayor Swaim pointed out that benefits for employees of the City of Jacksonville, which are at present non-taxable, are better than some other areas. The general consensus of the Council was that a budget ordinance be prepared for action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced a public hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 14 December 1993 at City Hall regarding the Economic Development Study. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m. Respectfully, City Clerk-Treasurer 10 1.5\ \5'A . • ~ ~~~ Parks and Recreation Depa1 tnzent P.O. Box 793 • 201 Martin St. Jacksonville, Arkansas 72078 (501) 982~4171 Fax (501) 982~6090 Nov. 29, 1993 To: Liz Tuck, Purchasing Agent From: Annabelle M. Davis, Director Subject: SUM!-f..ARY OF BIDS & DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES The following const~uc~lon companies submitted bids for the new community center on October 18, 1993: KINCO, Inc. Progressive Canst. Wilkins Canst. Holland-Godwin $4,113,700 $4,150,000 $4,175,138 $4,486,543 The app~rent low bidder is KINCO, Inc., though it is considerably over the construction budget of $3 .0 million, including architectural fees. The following represents a revised amount ar~er using all Deductive Alteruates as listed in bid package: Base Bid $4,113,700 Deductive Alternates: Hydraulic floor Child Care area 2 Racquetball cts. Interior brick Water Slide 151,000 - 10,500 - 59,000 - 81,000 - 29,000 - 72,000 - 58 .r 000 - Entry Canopies Clock Tower Revised Bid Total Negotiated Total Less ' Arch. Fees **** Final Bldg. Cost $3,653,200 $3,296,395 165,000 $3,131,395 **** (A ''laundry list" of negotiated items in the construction package is being compiled at this time, and will be pro- vided the Mayor and Commission upon completion .) Exhibit A t() . .(' -- JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTI~I1 Bid Talmlallon Form ):1j X ::r ..... 0' .... rt > CONTRACTORS ..; PROGRESSIVE COIISlRliC IORS. IIIC . V IIOll.AIIIl -COOWIII COliS liUIC T IIX't CO . V WILK IUS COIISlRUCT lOll ROSS SPARKS BUILDERS. INC . V K ltiCO. IIIC . lUNG CONIRACT INQ BID BOI·IO / ./ v --- ../ IIEC£ IV[() ADOE/IIJA BAS£ BID / 4!5l>,OOO ' ,/ ~ 4:tu,s1..J v 4JJ[ J3f I I v 1-,ld, 7«J ALT. 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FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: a. ·Regular Monthly Report/November (Public Works Director Skip Spears) b. Regular Monthly Report/November (Fire Chief Rick Ezell) c. Regular Monthly Report/November (Director Tony Ply) d. Regular Monthly Report/November (Judge Batton) Request to Accept Bid: Ref: Rescue Truck (Mayor Swaim) Bid: Ref: City Warehouse Expansion (Mayor Swaim) DECEMBER 16. 1993 Agenda Continued 11. PARKS & REC DEPT: 12. SANITATION DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: 15. APPOINTMENT: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS : ADJOURNMENT a. Request to Accept Bid: Ref: Janitorial Services (Mayor Swaim) b. DISCUSSION: Payment on .. Treat Judgement.. (Mayor Swaim) c. Ord. 1017 (#30-93) Ref: 1994 Budget Ordinance (Mayor Swaim) a. Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Community Center will be held at 1:00 p.m. December 17, 1993 Outside City Hall b. City HaiVOpen House Celebration from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. December 17, 1993 c. City Hall will be closed December 23rd and 24th in observation of the Christmas Holidays \55 ------ CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -CITY HALL -#1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on December 16, 1993 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Lewis delivered the invocation after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing,· Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. (9), ABSENT ONE (1). Alderman Fletcher was absent. also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. Ray, Wilson, PRESENT NINE Mayor Swaim Others present for the City Council meeting: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Asst. to the Mayor Betty Anderson, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Police Chief Don Tate, Parks and Recreation Director Annabelle Davis, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment Art Brannen, Community Development Director Phil Sullivan, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 2, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the November 18, 1993 Regular City Council Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: a. ANIMAL CONTROL Regular Monthly Report/November 1993 b. FIRE DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/November 1993 c. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/November 1993 d. MUNICIPAL COURT Regular Monthly Report/November 1993 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT: NOVEMBER 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for the month of November, 1993. Report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 25.00, ADOPTION/FINES $ 551.00, SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 150.00, TOTAL $ 726.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT: NOVEMBER 1993 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular Monthly Report for November 1. of the Jacksonville Fire Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $ 32,525.00 for the month of November. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sa.nsing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: NOVEMBER 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular Monthly Report of the CDBG Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects the following for November. Informational meetings 2, REHAB: Letters to prospective applicants 4, Application received 4, Work write-ups 2, Pre-construction conference O, Interim Inspections 28, Final inspections 4, Partial Payments 0, Project close-outs 4. PUBLIC WORKS: Bids Received 1, Interim Inspections 6, BUD Workshops 0. ROLL CALL: Alderman Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty. MOTION CARRIED. MUNICIPAL COURT: NOVEMBER 1993 Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular Monthly Report for November 1993 be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Cases month ending October 1993, ••••••.•••••••••••.• 112 Cases added in Month of November 1993, ••••••.•• · ••••••• 13 Probations completed, Month ending Nov. 30, 1993 •••••••• 8 Total cases as of November 30, 1993 ••••••••••••••••••• 117 Number of Juveniles on Probation •.•••••••••••••••••••••. O Types of Cases Referred, Month of November 1993 Possession of Controlled Substance •••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Criminal Trespass ....................................... 1 Fleeing ................................................. 2 Minor In Possession of Intoxicants •••••••••••.•••••••••• ! Public Intoxication ..................................... 2 Theft By Receiving ...................................... 2 Theft of Property ....................................... 3 Unauthorized Use of A Vehicle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ! Number of offenses may exceed the number of cases referred because of multiple convictions of some defendants. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED. 2 .1.5'7 WATER DEPARTMENT: SEWER DEPARTMENT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00P.M. 7:35 P.M. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bids: Ref: Rescue Truck Mayor Swaim related that funds have been set aside from the Ambulance Membership fund to purchase a Rescue Truck for the Fire Department. Alderman Williamson related that he and Fire Chief Rick Ezell had just returned from Sioux Falls, looking over the facilities that would build the rescue truck and found the operation and its service to be of top quality. Chief Ezell reiterated that it is a quality unit that will serve the proposed purposes of the Fire Department. He related that the original bid was for a transmission other than the new "World Transmission" which is the current transmission recommendation for a unit with the size and nature of a rescue truck. He said that the rescue unit he and Alderman Williamson viewed featured 1500 watt telescoping lights powered by the generator within the unit. He added that such a feature would have been helpful in the Haz-Mat incident that occurred on Redmond Road. He requested deviation in the bid to include the New World Transmission and two telescoping lights. He stated that the additional cost for the transmission would be $1,000.00 and that the telescoping lights were priced at $395.00 each. Mayor Swaim related that the low bid was the recommended bidder with an additional cost for the transmission and the lights. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to Accept the low bid from Casco of Arkansas for $101,992.00 plus $1,000.00 for the New World Transmission and $395.00 each for two telescoping lights. MOTION CARRIED. POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: City Warehouse Expansion Bid Pubic Works Coordinator Skip Spears related that currently the City Garage has only one bay area big enough to accommodate a large vehicle such as a garbage truck. He related that consequently, once a vehicle is torn down in the bay awaiting parts, any other large vehicle needing repairs has to be worked on outside which creates problems with regard to the use of any power tool equipment needed 3 j CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. to aid in repairs. He related that with the addition of another bay adjacent to the existing one, the garage could accommodate two large vehicles at one time plus help solve the problem of additional needed storage for some of the work equipment and allow employees to perform a better job with servicing of vehicles in an indoor situation. He stated that the new bay area will be 25 x 50 feet. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to Accept the low bid from K & E Construction for $27,675.00 with funds to be drawn from Capital Improvement. MOTION CARRIED. Information: Improvements/Animal Control Department Mayor Swaim related that bids received on the improvements for the Animal Control building are being review by City Engineer Reel and Public Works Coordinator Skip Spears. He further related the cost of improvements to be excessive of the estimate noting there is some difficulty with where and how the building is located. He furthe r related the feasibility of looking at different options with regard to the situation. Alderman Wilson inquired as to the type of improvements currently being considered. Mayor Swaim related that current space is inadequate and awkward for customers wishing to adopt an animal or to pay a fine. He stated that they almost have to stand in the hall way to conduct business. He related the need for additional animal storage space due to the fact that the adoption rate has improved increasing the need and that it would help with the holding large number of animals to be euthanized. He pointed out that it may be more feasible to build a new facility in a different location rather than make the costly improvements to the current one. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: a. Request to Accept Bid on Janitorial Services. Mayor Swaim related that the low bid from Bailey Enterprises meets with all specifications and that references on the company have been favorable. It was noted that the low bidder from last year submitted the same bid as before with services provided twice a 4 . --------~- \~D CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. week. He stated that service from Mr. Rogers has been excellent with no complaints. He pointed out the largest difference in bids was with the Parks and Recreation building. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to Accept the low bid for Janitorial Services from Bailey Enterprises of $345.06 monthly for the year 1994. MOTION CARRIED. b. Discussion: Payment on "Treat Judge" City Attorney Bamburg related that a judgement against the City was entered in November involving an accident with a City Employee that occurred in 1991. He related that the judgement is not a budgeted item and with consideration to the nature of the case along with the surrounding circumstances, his recommendation is to pay the judgement of $3, 185.00 plus the cost of an additional $100.00, asking that the funds be taken from the Contingency Fund. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to pay from the Contingency Fund the sum of $3,285.00 with regard to the judgement against the City of Jacksonville in the "Treat Case". MOTION CARRIED. c. Ordinance 1017 (#30-93) 1994 Budget AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1994; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CITY GOVERNMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. [COVERS; GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, STREET DEPARTMENT, SANITATION FUND, AND PARKS • ] Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: 5 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00 P.M. 7:35 P.M. Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, r ead the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME. Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, to furthe r suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Wi lliamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY ( 0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bambur g read the Ordi nance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1017 THIS 16th DAY OF DECEMBER 1993. DEVIATION IN THE AGENDA: Mayor Swaim related that some of the drainage projects committed in 1992 were completed in 1993. He related that encumbered funds needed to be released for those projects adding that it is a carry over which needs to be put into the correct budget year for auditing purposes. Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to dispense with the rules and place the issue of 1992 drainage projects on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to release the encumbered funds for drainage projects committed in 1992 and performed in 1993 from the Street Department Funds. MOTION CARRIED. 6 1to .f CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00P.M. 7:35 P.M. UPDATE: CONDEMNATION OF MRS. HEAD'S PROPgRTY AT 105 DENNIS LANE City Attorney Bamburg related that the time for appeal ran out on December B, 1993. Be related that on December the ninth he and Code Enforcement Officer Wayne Cox visited w'th Mrs. Bead to inform her that a two bedroom apartment had been secured for her at Max Bowell Place, adding that with her income considerations she would most likely only be responsible for the utilities. He related that Mrs. Head chose not to accept the proposal and made it clear that she does not intend to move from her current residence. He related that upon explaining the circumstances surrounding the condemnation order and its enforcement to Mrs. Head, she refused to acknowledge the matter. He stated that the condemnation order is available for crew scheduling and that the physical presence and movement of Mrs. Head is of her own choice stating that once the property is free of the hazardous conditions, aside from the lien, the property will be at her disposal. Alderman Knight expressed concerns over the physical presence of Mrs. Head at the time of demoliti.on. City Attorney Bamburg related that she will be given 24 hours to remove herself and personal i terns from the property, adding that it is anticipated that she will choose not to do so. He related that in such a case as that, police officers will be asked to accompany City employees at the time of the demolition. He related that if at that time she further refuses to vacate the housing structure, she will incur criminal charges for disobeying police officers and will be physically removed. Alderman Ray related that he felt she will try to give the City a black eye choosing to have the newspapers on the scene. Mayor Swaim related the efforts by Alderman Ray to secure housing for Mrs. Head during the months past, adding that fees were waived by the Board of Adjustment granting Mrs. Head permission to place a mobile home on the property, extending deadlines twice which she failed to meet. Be related that extensive efforts have been made to find satisfactory housing for Mrs. Head and that she has chosen to decline all offers made by the City of Jacksonville. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the condemnation order. 7 j ANNOUNCEMENTS: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS .REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1993 7:00P.M. 7:35 P.M. a. Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Community Center will be held at 1:00 p.m. December 17, 1993 Outside City Hall. b. City Hall/Open House Celebration from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 17, 1993. Mayor Swaim related that f i ve and fifteen year pins would be awarded at open house. He said he would like the Department Heads to present their employees with the service award pins. c. City Hall will be closed December 23rd and 24th in observation of the Christmas Holidays. d. Mayor Swaim related that City Clerk Lu Leonard has the Code of Ethics and Financial Statements Forms which need to be filed in the clerks office no later than January 31, 1994. In response to a question from Alderman Knight concerning the Office Supply Contract, Mayor Swaim related that he wanted to give Council the opportunity to review the bids adding that diligent work has gone into promoting more bidders. He stated that this contract contains a lot more bidders, adding that purchases from local vendors will be encouraged whenever possible. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m. Respectfully, L~~~~ City Clerk-Treasurer LML/sg 8 \lo3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX003093 QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 1 Rescue Unit TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER DEPT . Fire Excel lance Inc. AMOUNT 127,430 DATE 11-24-93 TIME 10:00 am Jack Jennings Pierce AMOUNT 142,891 -900.00 Casco of Arkansas Central State AMOUNT 101,992 ''<1' 250 OPENED BY Chief lick Ezell TABULA TED BY Liz Tuck J/ Taylor Made Ambulanc AMOUNT No Bid -s--+- CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER JAX003693 1 1 City Garage Addition TOTAL PRIC~ TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER --. DEPT~itv Garage DATE 12-10-93 TIME 1 o : 15 am Arrow Canst . K.& E. Canst. Jack Morgan Canst. 34,800 27,675 32,856 OPENED BY Lu Le ona rd ~ / TABULATED BY u z T uck #2 H. L. Wright Canst . 44,625 0 (.)\ 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TABULATION SHEET BID NUMBER IAX002993 1. 2. 3. QTY. 1 1 1 JAI'll'IDRIAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION City Hall Library Parks & Recreation Center Optional TOTAL PRICE TERMS RECOMMENDED BIDDER '-, ~ ~ I OPENED BY 1" I eonarrl ~ DEPT. CHy DATE..1i.=22-q3 TIMElO;OO A.H. TABULA TED BY I j z 1kk A Robert L. Rogers Settles Services I Cortes Enterprises .00 195.00 285.00 65.00 .00 195.00 350.00 AMOUNT 275.00 275.00 215.00 31 95.85 63.90 A~10UNT