95 AUG 17.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 1995
7:05 P.M. - 7:12 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 August 17, 1995 at the regular meeting place of
the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which
Acting Mayor Larry Wilson led the standing audience in the "Pledge
of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, and
Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Present six (6). Absent (4). Mayor
Swaim was out of town. Alderman Williamson was ill and Aldermen
Knight, Keaton and Fletcher were absent for various reasons.
Acting Mayor Larry Wilson answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum
and 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, other City
employees, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Acting Mayor Wilson presented the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of August 3, 1995 for study and action at the next
Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of
the Regular City Council Meeting of July 20, 1995 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Regular Monthly Report/July 1995
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular
Monthly Report for July of the Jacksonville Police Department be
APPROVED. Said report reflects: Computer Collections,
$69,241.66, Miscellaneous Payments $202.00, Report Copies $294.00
for a total Collections of $69,737.66. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Regular Monthly Report/July, 1995
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular
Monthly Report for July, of the Jacksonville Fire Department be
APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of
$92,500.00 for the month of July.) ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION
CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 1995
7:05 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
CDBG DEPARTMENT: Regular Monthly Report/July, 1995
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular
Monthly Report for July 1995, of the Community Development
Department be approved. Said report reflects:
Informal Meetings .......................................2
Conducted Contractor Seminar.............................1
Rehab:
a. Letters to prospective applicants.....................10
b. Applications received.................................2
c. Bids Advertised.......................................0
d. Work write-ups & estimates............................1
e. Pre-constructions conferences.........................0
f. Appraisals & Environmental reviews....................0
g. Interim Inspections...................................98
h. Final Inspections.....................................4
i. Emergency Inspection..................................1
j. Partial Payments......................................1
k. Project Closeout......................................4
l. Warranty Repairs......................................1
Public Works:
a. Bids Received.........................................2
b. Interim Inspections...................................5
c. Project Close-out.....................................0
e. Contract Awarded......................................0
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, and
Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: UPDATE: City Construction Projects
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION:
City Engineer Reel related that sidewalk construction is nearing
completion in the area of Loop Road, Berkshire and Bailey Street.
He related that compliments were received concerning the
construction of the sidewalks without disturbing the trees along
Berkshire Drive. The next area designated for construction is
Southeastern and along Graham Road.
RAILROAD CROSSING:
He related that after prompting the railroad, ties were delivered
and the foreman said he expected completion by the end of August.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 17, 1995
7:05 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS:
Mr. Reel related that the anchor bolts have been delivered and
will be set in foundations in the following two weeks. He
regrettably informed the City Council that it appears the signal
poles will not arrive in time for the Mums, Music and Muscadine
festival.
SIGN SHOP:
He related that the shop is being constructed by Street Department
personnel who are basically being used in the morning for this
project and back to regular duties in the afternoon because of the
heat factor. He said that the project is ready for sheeting and
insulation with weather permitting.
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: FINAL PLAT Rebsamen Regional Medical
Subdivision Phase II
City Engineer Reel described the general location of the property
is located. It was then related that the hospital will be
responsible for the maintenance of the streets. It was pointed
out that Dr. Karen Grant's office was the first unit to be
developed.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the
Final Plat of Rebsamen Regional Medical Subdivision Phase II as
submitted. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL:
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Acting Mayor Wilson informed everyone that Mrs. Ophelia
Blasingame's funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. August 18, 1995 at
the Presbyterian Church. He added that there are plans to plant
a tree on the City Hall grounds in her memory.
City Clerk Lu Leonard related that the tree will be a scarlet oak
and anyone wishing to donate may do so.
ADJOURNMENT:
Acting Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:12
p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
Rebsamen Medical
Subdivision #2
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