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12 MAR 01.doc CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 2012 7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular session on March 1, 2012 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Alderman Robinson was ill. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, Fire Chief John Vanderhoof, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Police Chief Gary Sipes, Parks and Recreation Director Kristen Kennon, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, 911 Communications Director Tabby Hughes, Planning Commissioner Jim Moore, Pastor Ricky Allen, Ben & Susan Rice, interested citizens, and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 16, 2012 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of 2 February 2012 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1439 (#1-12) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A NEW MANUAL DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR SYSTEM FOR THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Chief John Vanderhoof noted that the Ordinance is sponsored by Aldermen Howard and Stroud. He related that this defibrillator is the same equipment that is being used on the other ambulances. He added that this equipment is adaptable to their (AED) automated external defibrillators, which are carried on all Fire Department engines, adding that it is compatible to current equipment. He stated that it will provide a convenience, adding that it is a budgeted item. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 2012 7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M. Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1439 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1439. Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE Ordinance 1439 on FIRST READING and to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1439 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1439. Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE Ordinance 1439 on SECOND READING and to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1439 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1439. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1439 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that the EMERGENCY CLUASE be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Traylor, Stroud, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. st ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED, AND NUMBERED 1439 THIS 1 DAY OF MARCH 2012. POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: APPOINTMENT(S): JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the appointment of Ben Rice to the Jacksonville Public Facilities Board for a term to expire 10/24/2013. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCEMENT(S): PARKS & RECREATION UPDATES Parks and Recreation Director Kristen Kennon provided the City Council with a list of tournament dates starting in February and going through to August. She pointed out that the schedule is full, noting that next 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 2012 7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M. weekend’s tournament will have 70 plus teams causing an overflow into another park. She concluded saying that everything is going well with the tournaments for Excell and Dupree Parks. FARMER’S MARKET She informed the City Council that the Farmer’s Market Ordinance is being reviewed regarding modifications and will be addressed at the next scheduled Parks Commission meeting, explaining that they will propose that the Market be restricted to “Arkansas only” in an effort to create a better draw and participation in the Market. She reminded everyone that the Market is not only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays but every day of the week. She asked that any suggestions regarding the Farmer’s Market be brought to her in the next few weeks because there is a committee working on improving the Farmer’s Market. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB She stated that the annual fund raiser is being reinstated this year and rd on May 23, Coach Gus Malzahn from Arkansas State University will be the speaker. She noted that the Boys and Girls Club offers a program that will provide lunches during the summer months. She added that she is working on a grant that will provide warmers and new tables, pointing out that the programs continue to grow. COMMUNITY POOL Regarding comments from Mayor Fletcher, she concurred that the pool is still on schedule to open the first week of April. CITYWIDE CLEANUP DAY Mayor Fletcher announced that citywide cleanup day will be held April st 21. Public Works Director Jim Oakley stated that they are still looking for volunteers and are concluding the projects list. He then informed the City Council that they have started construction of a boat ramp at the one-lane bridge on West Main Street. He added that they are continuing to work on having the area cleaned of debris. Mayor Fletcher stated that in regards to City cleanup, his office sent out approximately 460 letters to the businesses asking them to make it a habit to police their parking lots and clean their rights-of-way to the street. ALDERMAN SMITH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM CITY COUNCIL nd Alderman Smith stated that this is his 32 year on the City Council; he is now the longest serving alderman in the history of Jacksonville. He announced that he will not seek reelection. He then related that he has been fortunate to serve with many distinguished men and women over the years, expressing his well wishes for the continued success of the City of Jacksonville. 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 2012 7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:14 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ________________________ _________________________ Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER City Clerk-Treasurer 4