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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 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 3, 1994 at the regular meeting place
of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after
which Vice Mayor Williamson led the standing audience in the
"Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Fletcher, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT SEVEN (7), ABSENT
THREE (3). Mayor Swaim was out of town on City business. Alderman
Wilson was absent. Alderman Twitty arrived at 7:15 p.m. Vice Mayor
Williamson answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael
Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Skip
Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, CDBG Director Tony Ply,
other city employees, interested citizens and members of the
press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Williamson presented the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of January 20, 1994 for study and action at the
next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes
of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 1994 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL: January 1994
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for the month of January 1994.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS .......................... $ 40.00,
ADOPTION/FINES ......................... $ 547.00,
SECURITY DEPOSITS ...................... $ 350.00,
TOTAL……………………………………………………….$ 937.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. CDBG Bid Item: Neighborhood Service Center
CDBG director Tony Ply related that bids were received January 18,
1994 in regard to the reconstruction of buildings located in the
Sunnyside Addition to house a Neighborhood Service Center/Sub=
Station for the Police Department. He related that the bids were
fairly close with the exception of one high bid. He related that
his recommendation is for the low bid of $29,635.00 from Ronnie's
Woodwork, Incorporated.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to ACCEPT the
low bid of $29,635.00 from Ronnie's Woodwork, Inc. for the purpose
of reconstruction to house a Neighborhood Service Center. MOTION
CARRIED.
b . ORDINANCE 1018 (# 1-94)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PURCHASING CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERS FOR USE IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE'S RECYCLING PROGRAM; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Public Works Director Skip Spears related that the last recycling
containers purchased have almost been distributed to the
neighborhoods currently participating in the recycling program
adding that in order to advance the program his recommendation of
an additional purchase of curbside bins will be necessary. He
stated that the purchase will allow two more days service for the
recycling truck giving four days for route pick-up, keeping one
day open with the intention of continued recycling service for the
Sunnyside Addition if it is not refunded through a state grant.
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He related that the containers are the same type previously
purchased from the same company, ensuring compatibility and
conformity. He further related that the current price is one cent
less than the purchase price of one and a half years ago.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0).
Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert
Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that
Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and
Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, read the
Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL
READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing,
Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received
seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the THIRD
AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY
(0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1018 THIS 3rd DAY OF
FEBRUARY 1994.
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c. RESOLUTION 467 (#1-94)
Mr. Alton Higginbotham related that the establishment of a
physicians hospital organization between the medical staff and
Rebsamen Regional Medical Center is requested with approval of
Resolution 467. He stated that all nineteen of the family practice
doctors have signed letters of intent. The board will consist of
five members of the medical staff and five members from the
hospital.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to READ
Resolution 467. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued in regard to health care and the need to
negotiate with hospitals and doctors in regard to bidding services
which help to control health care cost.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE
Resolution 467 (#1-94). MOTION CARRIED.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
Vice Mayor Williamson asked the Council members to review their
copies of a proposed annexation map presented at the meeting for
further discussion at the next regularly scheduled City Council
Meeting.
City Engineer Reel related that the map includes a 80 acre tract
owned by the Thompson Estate and another tract close to the
landfill that may need to be annexed into the City. He further
related that the City of Sherwood has approached property owners of
the land located along the freeway in regard to annexation into the
City of Sherwood. He said that some of the property owners have
voiced the desire to be annexed into Jacksonville rather than
Sherwood.
Alderman Fletcher expressed concerns in regard to billboards being
erected and how they affect the appearance of the City.
Discussion ensued as to the status of a changeable copy sign
located on Martin Street owned by the City.
City Engineer Reel related that the sign ordinance states that
billboards require a distance of 1,000 feet apart with no more than
4 per mile and no closer than 300 feet from a residential area.
He related that as per the sign ordinance there will be no further
sign construction within the area between the railroad at Redmond
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Road and Vandenburg. He stated that there are some non-conforming
signs that were in existance when the sign ordinance was passed.
He related that he is reviewing several signs in the City.
Alderman Twitty mentioned a potential problem concerning a ditch
in the area of the Second Baptist Church.
City Engineer Reel related that he would look into the situation.
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Williamson adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30
p.m.
Respectfully,
______________________ ___________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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