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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 1993
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 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 17, 1994 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, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Williamon, and Keaton answered roll call. Alderman Twitty arrived
at approximately 7:06 p.m. and Alderman Fletcher arrived at
approximately 7:20 p.m. Alderman Lewis was absent PRESENT NINE
(9), ABSENT ONE (1). 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, Public Works Coordinator Skip
Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Police Chief Don Tate,
Asst. Police Chief Hibbs, Economic Development Director Phil
Sullivan CDBG director Tony Ply, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, several
firemen, 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 3, 1994, 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 January 20, 1994 Regular City Council Meeting be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: a. CDBG Regular Monthly Report/January b. FIRE
DEPARTMENT Regular Monthly Report/January 1994.
a. CDBG: January 1994
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for January 1994, of the Community Development
Department be approved. Said report reflects:
Informal Meetings ........................................ 1
Public Hearings ............................................0
a. Letters to prospective applicants .......................0
b. Applications received ...................................0
c. Work write-ups & estimates ..............................3
d. Pre-constructions conferences ...........................0
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e. Paperwork for HOME Projects ............................ 0
f. Interim Inspections ................................... 28
g. Final Inspections ...................................... 0
h. Partial Payments ....................................... 2
i. Project Close-outs ..................................... 0
Public Works:
a. Bids Received . ........................................1
b. Interim Inspections ................................... 14
c. HUD Workshops ........................................ 1
d. Project Inspection .................................... I
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
b FIRE DEPARTMENT: January 1994
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for January 1994, of the Jacksonville Fire
Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire
loss of $ 75,500.00 for the month of January.) ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, William on, Keaton
and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
a. ORDINANCE 1019 (#3-94)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THE QUESTION OF INCREASING
THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX SO AS NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILL ON THE
ASSESSED VALUE OF THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING PENSIONS TO RETIRED FIREMEN
AND PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND/OR MINOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED AND/OR
RETIRED FIREMEN.
Alderman Knight moved; seconded by Alderman Keaton, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Sansing, Ray, 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.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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Mayor Swaim asked for clarification with regard to the intent of
the mention of personal property within the Ordinance.
City Attorney Bamburg explained the need to state such even though
the bulk of personal property tax has been removed by a previous
Ordinance.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that this Ordinance does not access taxes
but places the issue on the ballot for a public decision.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance
be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, 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 Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Pletcher, 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 Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance be
approved on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON SECOND READING.
Alderman Sansing related the need to re-double efforts to inform
the public as to the real need for the passage of the millage
increase.
Fireman Bill Plunk noted efforts by the Fire Department to see the
millage passed including cash flow analysis conducted in order to
determine when the fund will be depleted adding that as is,
employees will have to go to eighteen years without a pension. He
asked the Council to support and help inform people with regard to
the issue.
It was suggested that an informational packet be prepared
answering questions pertaining to the issue such as the reason why
firemen are not covered by social security.
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The need to inform the public of the consequences if the millage
is not passed was noted by Alderman Fletcher.
Alderman Wilson suggested looking at other options for
accumulating funds for the police and firemen's retirement,
mentioning the restriction of IRA's and suggesting a comparable
401K plan where they save for their own pension in addition to
other help provided.
Mayor Swaim related that personal retirement can be deferred from
an employees salary stating that it is non-taxable until
withdrawal.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL
READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Wilson,
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 Smith 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. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes,
(0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton
and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1019 THIS 17tH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1994.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 468 (#2-94)
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
SEDGWICK JAMES OF THE CAROLINAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN
THE OPENING AND OPERATION OF THE PULASKI COUNTY REGIONAL JAIL;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AN ADDENDUM; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Mayor Swam related the events leading into the conditions
surrounding the original agreement with Sedgwick James to perform
a study determining a reasonable budget for operation of the
Regional County Jail. He related that the adoption of the budget
and distribution of funds were completed and in the meanwhile
difficulties in opening the facility occurred. He then related
that after meeting with other mayors it was discussed hiring the
same consultant to complete the policy procedure manual and part
of the training in order to escalate the opening of the jail. He
pointed out that Resolution 468 is an addendum to that agreement
with Sedgwick James authorizing completion of that agreement. He
informed Council of one critical point, that a person would be
hired to oversee the transition over the coming months with
estimated opening date in July. He related the importance of the
jail opening in proper operating manner with a spirit of
cooperation among all who will use the facility adding that the
person hired would remain for 30 days after opening to ensure
proper operation.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to read Resolution
468 (#2-94). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to dispense with
the reading of the Resolution in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE
Resolution 468 (#2-94) MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim clarified that the funds will be reimburse from the
trust account being used to fund previous agreements of the same
nature.
b. RESOLUTION 469 (#3-94)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PULASKI COUNTY,
ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING AND OPERATING THE
JACKSONVILLE HEALTH UNIT OF THE PULASKI COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AS
SUCH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 1993
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
Mayor Swaim related that the city contributed to the remodeling of
the new location on First Street and in the past paid a portion of
the utilities and expenses adding that the County has asked that
Jacksonville pay 8$ which is relative to the city's population. He
related that the 1994 budget for the facility contained expenses
that he will ask be deleted, and for that reason he asked that
action be delayed until the next regularly scheduled Council
Meeting.
Mayor Swaim announced a meeting later the same evening for the
Economic Development Department adding that a public hearing is
scheduled for February 22, 1994 at the Ramada Inn. He encouraged
attendance and input from the public.
Alderman Smith asked that Public Works Director Skip Spears give
an update on recycling efforts within the City.
Mr. Spears related that the city received an early delivery of the
recently purchased recycling bins and that distribution of the
bins is ready to begin He related that due to the time and
season, the beautification employees will handle the distribution
which will start in the northern part of the City with Northwood
Acres, Foxwood Subdivision and going North of Madden Road to the
neighborhoods near the Toneyville Road continuing with the
neighborhoods East of Southeastern between Graham and Military
expanding East from this point with regard to route completion
time. He related that with the distribution of the bins a third
of the City will be receiving recycling service using four days of
the week and leaving Tuesday open to cover the Sunnyside area
incase the grant to the County District Program is not renewed.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Ray regarding cab
service, Mayor Swaim related that there is interest from a. company.
He said that the Black and White Cab Co. backed out of relocating
in Jacksonville. He stated that with regard to franchise fees he
would like to wait until a cab company is willing to commit to the
desired service needed in Jacksonville.
Mayor Swaim related that all business of the Council was concluded
and recognized Chief Don Tate and his wife Ann who was here
attending Council for "the last time. He then related that he and
the Council appreciate the time they spent in Jacksonville,
publicly thanking Chief Tate for his service to the community
adding that he hoped he would enjoy success in his new job in E1
Dorado.
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Alderman Wilson expressed concern over the polling places and
suggested talking with the Election Commission.
Mayor Swaim related that it is difficult to find places desiring
to be a polling place any more. Discussion regarding the rent paid
to polling places and the need to provide lighted polling places
for the citizens served. He related that he would address the
issue with the County Judge.
Alderman Ray posed a question with regard to the annexation
situation with the City of Sherwood.
Mayor Swaim related that he had discussed the annexation with the
Mayor of Sherwood and that Sherwood has already secured the
signatures of the residents of the area to be annexed.
He related that there will be a meeting to negotiate a reasonable
boarder to correct some of the inequities which resulted in taking
the long section running down the freeway, bringing the city
limits up to the radio station on the south bound side, adding
that there is some property behind the radio station belonging to
a property owner who wishes to be annexed into Jacksonville. He
pointed out a boundry on the North bound side starting at the
radio station going along the center line of the freeway into the
present city limits. He related that a member of the citizens
organization of the Brushy Island area related that they were not
interested in annexing into either Sherwood or Jacksonville but
that preference was with the Sherwood area because the police
protection is half to a third the distance from the Jacksonville
area. He related that the advantage offered to this area would be
a lower fire rating however the fire trucks would have to go to
Rixey Road and cross over before being able to reach the residents
of that area. He reported that there was never a duel between he
and the Mayor of Sherwood but only a concern to achieve an
equitable annexation to straighten up the boarders.
He concluded by saying that it has been this administrations
policy not to try and forcibly annex or annex an area that cannot
be offered an improvement of services.
Civil Service Commissioner, Mr. Jimmy Durham, related that as a
whole the Civil Service Commission feels there is no immediate
emergency in filling the position of Police Chief, that the
department is running well at this point. He noted that the 22nd
of February is the last day Chief Tate will serve the City of
Jacksonville in that position.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 1993
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully,
_________________________ _____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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