95 OCT 05.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 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 October 5, 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, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL.
Present, nine (9). Absent (1). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL
CALL, declared a quorum, and expressed appreciation for those in
attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Deputy City Clerk Susan
Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg,
Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Chamber
of Commerce Director Mickey Anders, Economic Development Director
Phil Sullivan, Planning Commission Chairman Art Brannen, Judy
Swaim and Edith Smith, 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 September 21, 1995 for study and action at the next
Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 7, 1995
be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Animal Control Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for the month of September 1995.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS............................. $ .00
ADOPTION/FINES ............................$ 566.00
SECURITY DEPOSITS..........................$ 250.00
TOTAL..................................... $ 816.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that 137 animals were received during the
month of September with only 29 returned. He urged pet owners to
take care of their animals.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Request to purchase a BAC Data Master
Mayor Swaim recognized Chief Hibbs who related to the Council that
the machine measures the blood alcohol content in the breath. He
said that the BAC Data Master is the only machine that the Health
Department has certified in the State of Arkansas.
He pointed out that the machine is needed so the department can
function properly when repairs have to be made to existing
equipment.
He and Mayor Swaim related that under Ord. 708, by State Statute,
funds, held out of fines, are available for the purchase by State
Contract.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
purchase of a BAC Data Master be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: Request to extend Building & Contents Insurance
Mayor Swaim explained that the initial bid for said insurance was
done with the option to extend the contract. He said that the
proposed extension is for one year adding that there will be an
increase over the previous year primarily due to the addition of
the Community Center. He quoted a total amount of $16,254.00 for
the insurance adding that funding of the expense was set aside in
the 1995 budget. He pointed out that the deductible is $2,500.00.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the request
for insurance coverage, at a cost of $16,254.00 for all city owned
buildings and their contents, be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim noted photographs of the Graham and Rogers Rd.
Landfills on display in the Council Chambers and urged the Council
to view them. He commented that the clean-up has been a long
process adding that there was a good report from all those
attending the celebration on the site. He said that he took the
Acting Regional Administrator of EPA to view the Vertac Plant
site. He related that the two landfills will be removed from the
Superfund list in the very near future.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Mayor Swaim mentioned information submitted to each Council Member
at the meeting by Mr. Phil Sullivan.
He related that another grant regarding Economic Development has
been applied for adding that the Council should be thinking about
creative ways to keep people thinking and working on the type of
project Mr. Sullivan has been involved in.
He mentioned the architectural class from the University of
Arkansas and their work during the day. He noted tours made as
well as maps and data collected from various departments.
Mr. Sullivan related comments made by the class and their
similarity to comments made already by interested residents of the
community.
He said that they saw a lot of potential and asked a lot of hard
questions regarding twenty years down the road with regard to
roads, zoning and etc. He said that they walked the area downtown
but are aware that whatever they design should be compatible with
the rest of the downtown area. He pointed out that they toured
residential, industrial, business and park areas of the City
giving them an overall look at Jacksonville.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the consensus from one of the
students was that there are things that are being done right
mentioning parks in particular and the community center.
Alderman Williamson mentioned that a transformer business in the
industrial area on Redmond Rd. needs to be cleaned up pointing out
that citizens are required to keep their residences in conformance
to the codes of the City.
Mayor Swaim said that attention would be given to the matter.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
He mentioned that he and City Attorney Bamburg have been working
with a cab service and that, hopefully, it will materialize into a
significant cab company with local ownership and operation.
Mayor Swaim announced that there will be an event celebrating the
fortieth anniversary of the Little Rock Air Force Base in the City
of Jacksonville. He related that the base has definitely impacted
the city in growth and economically encouraging those present to
attend the "Fifties Party" celebration scheduled for October 13,
1995.
Mayor Swaim mentioned that another trip has been made by
interested persons regarding revitalizing Main St., that efforts
to raise funds are underway with merchant participation being
encouraged.
Alderman Smith mentioned that "City Fest" was a success pointing
out that it afforded a look at the new community center for many
citizens.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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