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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:23 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 June 6, 2013 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, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Fletcher also
answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1).
Alderman McCleary was absent.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Police Chief Gary Sipes, IT Director
Barbara McDaniel, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Director of Administration
Jim Durham, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, Fire Chief Alan Laughy,
CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin House,
911 Communications Director Tabby Hughes, Water Department Superintendent
Jake Short, Wastewater Manager Thea Hughes, Johnny Simpson, Jerry
Reichenbach, Chamber of Commerce Director Amy Mattison, Planning
Commissioner Jim Moore, Glenda Fletcher, Sandra Sansing, Emerson Smith,
interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of May 16, 2013 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly
scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that the minutes of
the regular City Council meeting of 18 April 2013 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the
regular monthly report for April 2013.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,290.00
CONTRIBUTIONS 110.00
TOTALS $1,400.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
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SANITATION DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1485 (#16-2013)
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A LANDFILL HOST FEE FOR THE JACKSONVILLE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT; AMENDING JMC §§ 8.20.010, 8.20.025, AND 8.20.080;
CREATING JMC §§8.20.027 AND 8.20.029; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to place Ordinance 1485
on FIRST READING.
Public Works Director Jim Oakley estimated the possible revenue stream
from implementing a landfill host fee would be approximately $381,953.04
at the proposed amount of $1.00 per ton. He requested permission to use
the funds for establishing a single-stream recycling operation. He then
answered Alderman Traylor that implementing the landfill host fee would
not exempt the City of Jacksonville from paying the $1.00 per ton fee. He
then surmised that the City puts approximately 9,000 tons annually into
the Landfill, concurring that the projected revenue stream includes the
City’s fee costs.
Mayor Fletcher related that he met with fellow Board member, John Roberts
of the Pulaski County Solid Waste Regional Board. He explained that he
discussed with Mr. Roberts the possibility of Jacksonville going to a
single-stream recycling operation, noting that typically that will
increase public participation in recycling. He stated that the only
downside would be that residents may not want another large container to
deal with, he then pointed out that it would be on a volunteer basis. He
stated that he would like to poll the public regarding participation,
saying that he feels the community would be very supportive, and in the
meantime the revenue stream could be implemented,. He then added that it
would also solidify the Sanitation Fund, noting that the City still has
equipment that is being paid on. He said that the revenue could also
help to prolong the current rates.
In response to a question from Alderman Twitty, Mayor Fletcher related
that Sherwood, North Little Rock, and Little Rock participate in a
contracted single-stream program. He went on to explain that
Jacksonville would negotiate its own program with Waste Management. He
then related that he opted out when the original contract was
established, saying that sanitation rates had just been raised to $15.50
and he did not feel it would be right to ask the citizens to endure
another increase. He noted that the program might also save in tipping
fees.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1485 (#16-
2013).
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Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to accept Ordinance 1485
on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1485 on SECOND
READING.
Alderman Traylor moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to amend Ordinance
1485 by removing a paragraph from Section Three offering a discount for
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remittance by the 20 day of the following collection month. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty,
Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Traylor commented that since the revenue stream is being
proposed to bolster the Sanitation Fund and help defer raising user
rates, he suggested changing the host fee from $1.00 to $1.25 per ton.
Alderman Traylor moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to amend Ordinance
1485 to reflect the amount of $1.25 per ton assessed to each and every
load of waste accepted and placed within any landfill located, partially
or fully, within the City of Jacksonville corporate city limits.
Alderman Traylor emphasized that in no way would adoption of Ordinance
1485 affect or increase the citizens’ current garbage rates.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Vote to accept on FIRST READING as amended and suspend the rules and
place Ordinance 1485 on SECOND READING as amended. ROLL CALL: Aldermen
Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1485 (#16-2013).
Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1485 on THIRD AND FINAL READING as amended.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor,
Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1485 (#16-
2013).
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1485
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED as amended. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE 1485 (#16-2013) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6 DAY OF JUNE,
2013.
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. Safe room regulations
Mayor Fletcher related that the City has two newly constructed public
safe rooms, one at the new public safety building and one at the Senior
Center. He stated that both rooms were opened during the recent storm,
and after evaluation of the first use, it became clear that some
regulations would need to be developed and posted at each site. He
reviewed some of the guidelines saying that no animals except service
animals would be allowed and you must have proof that the animal is a
service animal. He stated that everyone needs to be respectful of
everyone else, adding that parents and guardians need to be responsible
for their children’s conduct. He continued saying that once inside the
doors are to remain closed, people should not keep going in and outside
to view the storm. He stated that the more obvious rules are no weapons,
no smoking, drugs, alcohol, or criminal behavior will be tolerated. He
stated that while in the facility individuals should follow the
directions of any City official or police officer.
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b. Rescheduling July 4 City Council meeting
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It was the consensus of the City Council to reschedule the July 4 City
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Council meeting to Tuesday, July 2.
APPOINTMENT(S): WASTEWATER COMMISSION
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the
appointment of Edward Porter to the Wastewater Commission for a term to
expire 4/20/2018. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Fletcher announced that the Fallen Heroes Bake
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Sale would be held Saturday, June 8 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the
parking lot of Arkansas Bank & Trust.
Mayor Fletcher then announced that the Jacksonville Farmers’ Market is
open on Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m., May through October.
Mr. Greg Deen addressed the City Council regarding a recent bill he
received from Comcast. He explained that he read in his bill and
discussed with a Comcast representative that next month the Comcast bills
will go up $20.00 without any change in service.
He then answered Mayor Fletcher that he does not believe the increase is
because of the expiration of a special rate deal. He explained that the
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bill explains that two components of the bundled packaged will be taken
out and charged as separate line items. He stated that this would add
$17.95 to the bill before taxes and fees.
Mayor Fletcher invited Mr. Deen to visit him at his office, offering to
have a conference call with Mike Wilson of Comcast regarding his specific
issues.
Mr. Deen then noted that Comcast emergency storm announcements cuts into
the local weather stations that are offering a more detailed update of
where the storm is currently located and its tracking.
Mayor Fletcher offered to discuss that issue as well with Mike Wilson,
noting that it could be a FCC regulation.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:23 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer
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