95 MAR 02.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 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 March 2, 1995 at the regular meeting place of
the Council. Alderman Lewis delivered the invocation after which
Mayor Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of
Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Fletcher
arrived at approximately 7:05 p.m. PRESENT nine (9), ABSENT (1).
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,
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, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Park and Rec Director Zack Rowan,
Annabelle Davis, Park & Rec. Director Pat Bond, Mrs. Judy Swaim,
Mrs. D.D. Hibbs, 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 16, 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 February 2, 1995 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to accept bid: One Ton Truck
Mayor Swaim pointed out that one bid was received, late, due to
mail service. He related that no bid from local dealers was
received stating that the bidding process would start over.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
He made the Council aware of a bill before the legislature which
would, with Council approval, grant purchases up to $10,000.00
noting that it would aid in projects such as the one now ongoing
by City Engineer Reel as the contractor on the shop building.
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: a. Discussion: Funds for Equipment and
Program Supplies
Mayor Swaim related that the building is being constructed with
one cent sales tax monies. He said that all one cent sales tax
money received this year would be used to pay for the Community
Center or operations of the same. He said that the building would
be paid for the first of 1996.
He pointed out that the department has composed a list of items
which will be needed to open the building. He said that funding
the request would delay the payback on the total cost of the
building. He noted that the amount for the items he felt would be
necessary would come to approximately $59,000.00 versus $87,060.00
requested initially.
Mayor Swaim pointed out the items cut from the list noting that he
felt there were other sources that could cover the expenses.
It was pointed out that Regal Ware made a donation to the kitchen
and Mr. Zack Rowan mentioned a gift catalog which may be made
available. He said that requests for use of the banquet rooms are
coming in.
Mayor Swaim voiced that the grand opening date is targeted for the
last week in March.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that $59,000.00
be taken from one cent sales tax receipts to fund some of the
items requested by the Parks & Recreation Department for the new
Community Center. MOTION CARRIED.
b. ORDINANCE 1040 (#4-95) Ref: Sound System/New Community Center
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PURCHASING A SOUND SYSTEM FOR THE JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim read a statement from Purchasing Agent Liz Tuck which
related that competitive bidding should be waived in that six bid
packets were sent out, legal notices were issued in the newspapers
and that two vendors attended the pre-bid conference and that the
cost is less than budgeted by the department for the system.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
Mayor Swaim related that the banquet rooms can't be used until the
sound equipment is in place.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that Ordinance
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Keaton and Twitty voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by
City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
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, Keaton and Twitty voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST
READING.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
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 Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance
be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Keaton,
and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, 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 nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
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Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1040 THIS 2nd DAY OF
MARCH 1995.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: DISCUSSION: DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED HOUSES
Mayor Swaim related that he met with Mr. Spears and Mr. Bob Martin
and the feeling is that the houses can be torn down with city
equipment after the asbestos is removed by persons qualified to do
so at an approximate cost of $3,600.00 each.
It was pointed out by the City Attorney that all legal notices are
in order.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that funds as
budgeted totaling $7,200.00 for the demolition of two houses be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS: Housing Authority Appointment
Mayor Swaim related that Mr. Robert Whatley has been recommended
by the Housing Authority for re-appointment by the Board.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Mr. Robert
Whatley be appointed to the Housing Authority for a term to expire
17 March 2000. MOTION CARRIED with Aldermen Wilson and Sansing
voting NAY.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim informed the Council that the "Takings Bill" could
cause the abolishment of the Planning Commission and the City
Attorney added that the Water, Sewer and Street Departments could
also be affected with regard to easements etc.
The Mayor encouraged that contacts be made regarding the issue and
its passage.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 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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