81 March 26CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 26, 1981
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - 109 SOUTH SECOND STREET -
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS , TIME: 6:30 P .M . - 7:44 P .M .
MAYOR JAMES G. REID PRESIDING.,
CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in special
session on Thursday, March 26, 1981, to discuss the proposed Slurry
Seal and H .M .A . C . Program for 1981. Mayor Reid called the meeting to
order then gave the Invocation. The standing audience particiapted
in the "Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag".
ROLL CALL /ATTENDANCE RECORD:
The City Clerk called the ROLL and the following were present: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Hughes, Wilson, Durham, Fletcher, Abdin, Keaton and
Williamson. Alderman Brooks was absent. PRESENT: 9. ABSENT: 1.
QUORUM DECLARED. Others present: Mayor Reid; Bertha Tipton, Mayor's
Secretary; Paul Groce, City Attorney; Dept. Heads; and interested
citizens.
STREET DEPT:
Mayor Reid asked City Engineer, Bill Owens to discuss and answer any
questions the council had. Maps had been drawn showing specifically
where the slurry seal and hot mix would be placed. He explained this
program had been drawn up four years ago as a five year program, but
foe various reasons, had slipped into a six, year program. The proposal
was, not drawn up, by ward or any other means, except strictly on the
need of the streets to be paved.
Alderman Abdin was concerned about the Tara Mount and Jefferson Heights
area. There has not been any work in those areas in approximately
three years. A portion of one street in Jefferson Heights (Adams St.)
had collapsed and he did not feel it would last another year. Tara
Mount and Jefferson Heights are on the list to be paved next year.
The developer repaved Tara Mount in 1975. City Eng..Owens stated he
could add another area to be overlayed, but would have to cut a street
in the program in order to overlay a street not in the program. If the
council so desired, he would be happy to work it into the program. City
Engineer Owens and Jake Broadway, Contractor, stated the cost of overlay
for Tara Mount and Jefferson Heights would be approximately $13,000.
The cost of the proposals, without Tara Mount and Jefferson Heights,
is approximately $126,000. which is about $15,000. more than was budgeted.
Alderman Wilson asked City Engineer Owens where the extra $15,000 would
come from. He stated it could be shifted from other parts of the
budget that would not hurt as much, such as road materials, equipment,
traffic signals or street repair.
Alderman Keaton commented that he and other Aldermen did not have time
to be on the streets eight hours a day, because of their jobs, like the
Street Dept. or City Engineer to check on the streets and see where
the need for asphalt is. That is what we have a City Engineer for, to
determine our needs for us and I believe we should go with the proposal
he has drawn up.
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Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to accept the
proposals for 1981 and come back later on in the year, possibly.
October or November for discussion of expanding the program, if the
money is available. ROLL CALL and the following voted aye, Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Hughes, Wilson, Durham, Fletcher, Keaton and Williamson.
Alderman Abdin voted nay. Motion received 8 affirmative votes, 1
negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Durham moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to adjourn until
next regular scheduled council meeting. Approved by unanimous voice
vote. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah D. Waltmon, City Clerk James G. Reid, ^ayor
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
Informal Meeting:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 26, 1981
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
Alderman Knight introduced Mr. Carmen Breeding, Coordinator for the
Deaf in Jacksonville. With hi was Ms. Beckey Hartley, Asst. Co-
ordinator for the Deaf in Jacksonville and Mr. Carl Bowman, Director
of the State Office for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Mr. Bowman
is totally deaf but can talk. They were requesting the councils
assistance in getting a TTY unit for the Police Dept.
Mr. Bowman addressed the council and audience, to briefly explain
the TTY unit. He stated there are approximately 3,000 deaf people
and 21,000 hearing impaired people in Pulaski County, and 136,000
hearing impaired state wide. The deaf and hearing impaired people are the
most misunderstood people because people cannot see their handicap.
They are trying to locate and identify these people in Jacksonville.
The TTY unit has a keyboard, much like a typewriter, that the person
types his message on to the party on the other unit. The phone is
usually connected to the lights (the lights will blink on and()off)
to let the person know the phone is ringing.
Unidentified lady in audience: stated she has two sons and both are
deaf. She has a TTY unit in her home for her sons use. This unit
has helped her sons to live a more normal life. She stressed the need
of a TTY unit in the Police Dept. because if a deaf person in Jacksonville
needs the Police or Fire Dept., they have to call the North Little
Rock or Little Rock Police Dept. and they in turn call the Jacksonville
Police Dept. (The No. Little Rock and Little Rock Police Depts. have
a TTY unit.)
Mr. Breeding stated the price per unit ranges from $ 55 0 . to $600.
He would like to work with the council on purchasing a 14nit, if they
decide to purchase one for the Police Dept.
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Alderman Durham requested this be placed on the agenda for next council
meeting for discussion, and look possibly at the contigency fund for
funding if the money is available. The council were all in agreement.
Alderman Abdin moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to go back into
regular session to di cuss the attorneys fee from the challenge of
the drug paraphernalia ordinance. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION CARRIED. Council back in session at 7 :32 P.M.
City Attorney, Paul Groce stated he needed guidance from the council
on a settlement for , the fees. He has ten (10) days to give the Judge
an answer. He stated in cases like this one, the settlemen is for
usually 1/2 of the asking fee. The fee we have been charged is
$6,243.50. He could negotiate possibly for a smaller fee.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Durham, to have City Attorney
negotiate a settlement of a smaller fee. ROLL CALL and the following
voted aye, Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Hughes, Wilson, Durham, Keaton and
Williamson. Alderman Abdin voted nay and Alderman Fletcher abstained.
Motion received 7 affirmative votes, 1 negative votes and 1 abstention.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to adjourn until
next regular meeting. Approved by unanimous voice vote. MOTION
CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 7 :44 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah D. Waltmon, City Clerk
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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TIME: 7:32 P.M. - 7: 4 4 P.M.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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1. INVOCATION:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. RE1LL CALL:
4. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
WATER DEPT:
8. SEWER DEPT:
9. FIRE DEPT:
10. POLICE DEPT:
12. PARK & RECREATION:
14. PLANNING COMMISSION:
16. APPOINTMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
A G E N D A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1981
a. Regular City Council Meeting -March 19, 1981
b. Special City Council Meeting -March 26, 1981
5. APPROVAL AND /OR CORRECTION
OF MINUTES: a. Regular City Council Meeting -March 5, 1981'
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
(FIRE DEPT:) a. Request approval, Outside City Fire
Protection Agreement /Approved by Fire Dept.
a. Request to accept bid: Police Vehicles.
(Mayor Reid)
11. STREET DEPT: a. Request to accept bid: Tractor.
(Mayor Reid)
13. SANITATION DEPT; a. Discussion; Local Landfill OPeration.
(Mayor Reid)
15. GENERAL: a. Group Insurance Update. (Mayor Reid)
b. Discussion: Purchase TTY Machine for
Polide Dept, to provide emergency assistance
to the Deaf. (Mayor Reid)
17. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Insurance Representatives Meeting/6:30 p.m./
April 6 & 13 /Park & Rec. Bldg.