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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1995 BUDGET
DECEMBER 29, 1994
7:00 P.M. - 7:54 P.M.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a
Special Session on December 29, 1994 at the regular meeting place
of the Council. Alderman Ray 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,
Williamson, Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Fletcher came in at
approximately 7:09 p.m. PRESENT SEVEN (9), ABSENT (1). Alderman
Twitty was not present for the meeting. Mayor Swaim answered ROLL
CALL and declared a quorum.
Others present for the meeting were: Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman,
City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public
Works Coordinator Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush,
Director of Economic Development Phil Sullivan, Fireman Bill Plunk,
Parks & Rec Director Annabelle Davis other city employees, Mrs.
D.D. Hibbs, interested citizens and members of the press.
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1036 (#19-94) 1995 BUDGET
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1995; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
CITY GOVERNMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES,
EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (COVERS: GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, STREET DEPARTMENT,
SANITATION FUND, AND PARKS.)
There was a general discussion regarding several departments as
listed in the budget but no changes were made in the proposed
budget as presented by Mayor Swaim on December 15, 1994.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST
TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
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Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1995 BUDGET
DECEMBER 29, 1994
7:00 P.M. - 7:54 P.M.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance
be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST
READING.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton 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 Smith, that Ordinance
be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read THIRD
AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
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and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0) Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1036 THIS THE 29TH DAY
OF DECEMBER 1994.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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