95 APR 06.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 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 April 6, 1995 at the regular meeting place of
the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which
Mayor Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of
Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL: Mayor Swaim
also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. He expressed
appreciation for those in attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman,
Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg,
City Engineer Duane Reel, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Fire Chief
Rick Ezell, Economic Director Phil Sullivan, Parks and Recreation
Director Zack Rowan, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. D.D. Hibbs, Mrs.
Sandra Sansing, other city employees, interested citizens and
members of the press.
INTRODUCTION: Mayor Swaim recognized Alderman Smith who in turn
introduced Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mr. Mickey
Anders and Mr. Phil Sullivan who introduced Research Asst. Deborah
Olson and Administrive Asst. Michelle Raspberry.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of March 16, 1995 for study and action at the next Regular
City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes
of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 2, 1995 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/MARCH 1995
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for the month of March 1995.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS..............................$ 25.00,
ADOPTION/FINES ............................$ 851.50,
SECURITY DEPOSITS..........................$ 175.00,
TOTAL...................................... $1,051.50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION 480 (#4-95)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
WASTEWATER UTILITY TO OBTAIN FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY'S SEWER
SYSTEM THROUGH A SEWER USE TAX REVENUE BOND; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
City Attorney Bamburg related that Wastewater Utility is
considering major improvement projects throughout the City with
regard to problem areas. He related that a study, by a
professional consulting firm, will determine where the problem
areas exist and how finances can best be used for improvements.
He related that the program qualifies under the State's revolving
loan account, adding that one of the requirements is the passage
of Resolution 480. He stated that any expenditures made after the
passage are subject for reimbursement. He also related that any
bond issue generated from this activity would be brought before
the Council for approval. He clarified that the "revolving loan
account" is basically a low interest loan which is funded by state
and federal dollars. He related that the figures mentioned in the
Resolution are not definite until the study is completed.
Mayor Swaim related that guidelines for E.P.A.'s Clean Water Act
is becoming increasingly more strict and that this type of
operation is federally mandated.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Resolution
480 (#4-95) be READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to dispense with
the reading of Resolution 480 (#4-95) in its entirety. MOTION
CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to approve
Resolution 480 (#4-95). MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: ORDINANCE 1041 (#5-95)
Mayor Swaim related that pending State legislation provides for
relief for pension funds which are not actuarialy sound, adding
that the fund qualifies if it is currently receiving one mill on
the assessed value of the real and personal property within their
city. He related that the Fire Department has requested that the
question of increasing the levy of tax to one mill be brought
before the citizens for consideration and vote. He related that
in anticipation of including the police pension fund ordinances
have been prepared for consideration, adding that an amendment
could also be approved with regard to Ordinance 1041.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING.
Discussion ensued with regard to combining the issue of police and
fire.
City Attorney Bamburg related that approval of Ordinances 1041 and
1043 would list the issue on the same ballot as separate
questions.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert
Bamburg as follows:
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 WIDOWS
AND/OR MINOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED AND/OR DECEASED RETIRED FIREMEN
AND TO RETIRED FIREMEN; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued as to any confusion as a result of the timing of
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the election.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to amend
Ordinance 1041 to include the police pension fund on the ballot
with regard to the question of an increased millage by 7/10 mill.
Mayor Swaim responded to a question from Council with regard to
the present millage collection of 3/10 and the question of a 7/10
mill increase to make one mill collected, which will qualify
pension funds for their perspective relief program.
Chief Ezell related that the bill before the legislature has
passed the House and he believes it has passed the Senate and is
waiting signature.
Chief Hibbs concurred that it is satisfactory that the issue of
police and fire be combined.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 1041 ACCEPTED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Amended
Ordinance 1041 be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson and
Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. AMENDED ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Amended Ordinance as
follows:
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 WIDOWS
AND/OR MINOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED AND/OR DECEASED RETIRED FIREMEN
AND TO RETIRED FIREMEN AND INCREASING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL TAX SO
AS NOT
TO EXCEED SEVEN TENTHS OF ONE MILL ON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE
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REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND/OR MINOR CHILDREN OF
DECEASED AND/OR DECEASED RETIRED POLICEMEN AND TO RETIRED
POLICEMEN; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that Amended
Ordinance 1041 be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton, voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received
eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Amended Ordinance 1041 read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney
Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Amended
Ordinance 1041 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Keaton, voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Keaton, voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1041 THIS 6th DAY OF
APRIL 1995.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid for a One Ton Truck
Mayor Swaim related that the recommended bid is for the second low
bidder by Long Ford, Inc. from Jacksonville, explaining that the
low bidder is Hendrix Trucks & Equipment from Texas. He related
that the Long Ford vehicle has additional features that should be
considered with regard to price.
City Engineer Reel related that a load stabilizer package is
offered by the two local companies, adding that for the use of the
truck this package would be beneficial in many areas of
utilization.
Mayor Swaim related that Long Ford (a local vendor) has a truck
available on the lot.
Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the one ton
truck bid from Long Ford, Inc. be Accepted for the amount of
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$16,590.95.
It was pointed out that the load stabilizer package is also
beneficial with regard for employee safety.
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It was related that this is a budgeted item in Street Department
funds.
At this time MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: Request to increase Petty Cash
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Petty
Cash for the Parks and Recreation Department be increased from
$50.00 to $100.00. MOTION CARRIED.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. Presentation Proposal for a Community College
Alderman Knight related that Mr. Glenn Davidson who asked to be
sponsored with regard to the presentation is no longer present at
the meeting. She suggested that the item of business be
withdrawn.
Mayor Swaim related that he has met with UALR and ASU, explaining
that UALR has offered classes at the local schools; attendance has
not been sufficient for a continual program. He stated that part
of the reason is because of what is already available.
Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan related that education
opportunities are available through the Little Rock Air Force Base
Education Center, offering twenty-five academic degree programs
and certified vocational programs. All classes are open to the
public and all programs are accredited. He pointed out that one
could obtain a master's degree without leaving the City of
Jacksonville, adding that these opportunities exist for the
citizens of Jacksonville at no facilities or staff costs.
Mayor Swaim related that State Law provides that state funds
cannot be used to build community colleges for capital
improvements it would have to be provided by those communities
through a bond issue and tax. He explained that citizens would
have to vote to raise taxes to sponsor such an endeavor.
b. ORDINANCE 1042 (#6-95)
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PERSONNEL POLICY
MANUAL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Personnel Director Michael Beeman related that this is a
housekeeping measure to assure compliance with federal law.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance
1042 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson and Keaton
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes,
(0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by
City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
Ordinance be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson and
Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the
Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton, voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received
eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert
Bamburg.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton,
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes,
(0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
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Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Keaton, voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1042 THIS 6th DAY OF
APRIL 1995.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Swaim related that due to the Engineering Department's
efforts in the area of flood control, the City of Jacksonville has
received in the Community Rating System a class nine rating along
with an additional five percent discount in relation to the flood
control program. He stated that this will be an area that is
continually worked on commending the Engineering Department,
Public Works and the Street Department. He state that we
currently receive a 10 percent discount,
APPOINTMENTS: Civil Service Appointment of Mr. Brad Ford for a
term to expire 4/1/2001.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
appointment of Mr. Brad Ford for a term to expire 4/1/2001.
MOTION CARRIED.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Mayor Swaim requested volunteers to form a committee that would
review a deferred tax savings plan and caferteria plan for the
employees and make a recommendation at a later time to the
Council.
Alderman Ray volunteered.
Mayor Swaim requested that the Council member give the matter
consideration and get in touch with Paul Mushrush.
PRE-SCHOOL
Mayor Swaim related that the Day Care Center has not been closed
as rumored. He stated that the decision to close is one belonging
to a Parks & Recreation Department. He related that the Parks
Commission will be addressing that issue and anyone wishing to
express their feeling should contact the Parks Commission.
ISO FIRE RATING
Chief Ezell related that the City is in a good position and is
ready to recieve its new ISO fire rating.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim reminded the City Council of the
Planning Seminar for 17 April 1995.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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