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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1995
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 16, 1995 at the regular meeting place
of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation after which
Mr. John Blenkenship, an Eagle Scout, introduced by Mayor Swaim
led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the
flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL.
Alderman Fletcher arrived at approximately 7:03 p.m. Present ten
(10). Absent (0). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL and
declared a quorum.
Others present for the meeting were: Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman,
Mayor's Secretary Bertha Tipton, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg,
City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Director Skip Spears,
Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan, Police Chief Larry
Hibbs, Asstistant Fire Chief Bill Baldridge, Park and Rec Director
Zack Rowan, CDBG Director Tony Ply, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Marshall
Smith, Mrs. Terry Sansing, Park and Rec Commissioner Robert
Stroud, 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 2, 1995 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 9, 1995 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/JANUARY 1995
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for the month of January 1995.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS............................$ 0.00
ADOPTION/FINES...........................$ 298.50
SECURITY DEPOSITS........................$ 225.00
TOTAL....................................$ 512.50
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/JANUARY 1995
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report of the Jacksonville Police Department for the month
of JANUARY be APPROVED. (Said report reflects: Computer
Collections, $62,021.12, Miscellaneous Payments $650.00, Report
Copies $315.00 for a total Collections of $62,986.12. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/JANUARY 1995
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for the month of JANUARY 1995, of the Jacksonville
Fire Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated
fire loss of $117,250.00) ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and
Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
CDBG DEPARTMENT: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/JANUARY 1995
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for January 1995, 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. Bids Advertised.......................................0
d. Work write-ups & estimates............................0
e. Pre-constructions conferences.........................0
f. Appraisals & Environmental reviews....................0
g. Interim Inspections...................................15
h. Final Inspections.....................................1
i. Emergency Inspection..................................0
j. Partial Payments......................................1
k. Project Closeout......................................0
l. Warranty Repairs......................................4
m. Rehab mortgage released................................1
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n. Employee Interviews...................................2
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Public Works:
a. Bids Received.........................................0
b. Interim Inspections...................................10
c. HUD Workshops.........................................0
d. Project Close-out.....................................0
e. Contract Awarded......................................0
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Ply pointed out that Phase VI of the Sunnyside Water
Reconstruction Project was 92% complete in December and that it
was 96% complete in January noting a computer error called to his
attention by Alderman Sansing.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that Police Chief Hibbs has related that
the new K-nine, ICO, has arrived for use by the Police Department.
He also related that Public Works Director Skip Spears has
reported that the Keaton Addition is now included in the curbside
recycling program.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid: Two (2) Tractors
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the Public Works Director, the City
Engineer, and the Purchasing Agent reviewed the bids. He related
that the low bid did not meet specifications pointing out that the
second low bid of $19,062.73 from Capital Ford is recommended by
the City.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the bid
made by Capital Ford in the amount of $19,062.73 be ACCEPTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1039 (#3-95) Amending Various Sections of the
Jacksonville Municipal Code
Mayor Swaim and City Attorney related that the Ordinance is a
housekeeping measure in that state law, the policy manual and the
personnel manual take precedence over the outdated code.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 1.02,
2.16, 3.24, 9.20, 10.08, 10.12, AND 10.14 TO RECTIFY OUT OF DATE
INFORMATION AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SAID CODE SECTIONS; AND,
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and
Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST
TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance be
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and
Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON
FIRST READING.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for
the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the Ordinance
be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
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Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10)
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and
Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1039 THIS 16TH DAY OF
JANUARY 1995.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that State Law permits an ordinance to be
passed in the manner used by the Council in passing Ord. 1039.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
Mayor Swaim requested that an item regarding the extension of
Industrial Drive be placed on the agenda. He related that to
accomplish the project a Resolution should be passed.
He pointed out that negotiations with a property owner, the
railroad and the Air Force have been underway mentioning also
acceptance of a low bid to complete Industrial Drive. He said
that the railroad has given their final price to complete the
crossing.
He requested that the item regarding completion of Industrial
Drive be placed on the agenda.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to place
Resolution 477 regarding funding for the completion of Industrial
Drive on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the price of construction, which will
be done by the railroad company and to their specifications, will
be $48,123.00. He related that the amount has been confirmed with
the Finance Director that the money is available in uncommitted
Street Department funds.
In answer to a question by Alderman Keaton, Mayor Swaim said that
the right of way has been appraised, that an agreement has been
written but has not yet been signed.
City Attorney Bamburg related that he has been informed that the
document will be signed after some specific plans prepared by the
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City Engineer are provided.
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Mayor Swaim said that the City Engineer has authorized the
contractor to begin work on the project but that the weather has
not been cooperative.
Mr. Reel explained that the contractor for the project is
finishing a parking project at Johnson Park at this time and will
move to the property already owned by the City and begin work on
the Industrial Drive project. he said that the stakes for rights
of way, sewer lines etc. would then be set so Mr. Goodsell and his
son can view the proposed street. mr. Reel added that plans for
the layout of the street have been available for some time.
Mayor Swaim said that the land was offered free and then there was
a request for some utility work to be done. He added that the
City did not agree to the request relating also that an appraisal
to determine the value of the property has been made which is less
than the cost of the utility work requested.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to read Resolution
477 (#1-95). MOTION CARRIED.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, OF AN AGREEMENT CREATING A NEW
PUBLIC RAILWAY CROSSING ON INDUSTRIAL DRIVE; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve
Resolution 477 (#1-95) regarding funding for the completion of
Industrial Drive.
b. DISCUSSION: Public Works Department Employees
Mayor Swaim recognized Alderman Lewis who sponsored the item.
Mr. Charlie Bocksnick acted as spokesman for the group.
He voiced that the request before the City Council is that
consideration be given for payroll deductions regarding union dues
be granted. He noted that the Police and Firemen have the
deduction.
Mayor Swaim stated that he authorized the request to union
representatives adding that he explained to them that the does not
recognized either union as negotiating body with regard to the
City Council. He added that an FOI request of February 6, 1995,
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which took twelve hours of Mr. Beemans time, has not been picked
up to date. He said that he feels that to be a form of
harassment.
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Alderman Ray voiced that he advised the representatives to go
through proper channels to obtain information adding that he
conveyed to him that he did not feel the City Council would be
favorable toward the union.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: ASBESTOS CLEAN-UP
Alderman Keaton voiced that he contacted EPA and that their
quality engineer related that their regulation was that it could
be bagged, tagged, and disposed of in the landfill as long as
location of disposal was properly documented. He said that he was
cautioned by the engineer that OSHA requirements have changed
considerably regarding air quality and personal safety, displaying
a number of books he was given.
He said that his conclusion of the matter is that the cost quote
of approximately $3,400.00 was not an absorbent amount. He
related that safety training for persons handling asbestos is the
critical part adding that each employee would have to be trained
by one who has been qualified through certification by proper
authorities.
He suggested that if demolition is pursued, a person who is
already qualified should be used.
The item was suggested to be placed on the next City Council
Agenda.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: New Officers under "Cops Fast Program"
Mayor Swaim related that funding for six new policemen was
requested and funding for two was received. he said that if in
fact the funding comes through, the City may possibly receive
funding for the other four next year without submission of another
application.
He said that if funding is changed to Block Grant Funds, funding
for the other four officers will not be available.
APPOINTMENTS: RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. LARRY BALDWIN TO BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that Mr. Larry
Baldwin be re-appointed as a Board of Adjustment Commissioner for
a term to expire February 5, 1998. MOTION CARRIED.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: FEBRUARY 20, 1995 IN CELEBRATION OF PRESIDENT'S DAY
/ CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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