95 OCT 19.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:32 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 19, 1995 at the regular meeting place
of the Council. Alderman Ray 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,
Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Lewis came in
at approximately 7:03 p.m. and Alderman Fletcher at 7:06 p.m.
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: City Engineer Duane Reel,
Mayor Swaim's Secretary Bertha Tipton, City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Fire Chief Rick Ezell,
Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Tony
Ply Community Development Director, Economic Development Director
Phil Sullivan, Planning Commission Chairman Art Brannen, Park &
Recreation Director Zack Rowan, Mrs. Judy Swaim and Mrs. Edith
Smith, Mrs. DD Hibbs, Mrs. Sandra Sansing, 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 October 5, 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 September 21, 1995 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Fire Department Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular
Monthly Report for August, of the Jacksonville Fire Department be
APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of
$6,300.00 for the month of September, 1995.) ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
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Police Department Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
Regular Monthly Report for September of the Jacksonville Police
Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Computer
Collections, $67,421.15, Miscellaneous Payments $357.32, Report
Copies $254.00 for a total Collections of $88,032.47. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
CDBG Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular
Monthly Report for August, of the Community Development Department
be approved. Said report reflects:
Informal Meetings ....................................... 1
HUD Meetings............................................. 2
Public Hearing........................................... 1
HUD Monitoring Visit..................................... 1
a. Letters to prospective applicants..................... 6
b. Applications received................................. 0
c. Bids Advertised....................................... 4
d. Work write-ups & estimates............................ 2
e. Pre-constructions conferences......................... 2
f. Appraisals & Environmental reviews.................... 0
g. Interim Inspections................................... 50
h. Final Inspections..................................... 1
i. Emergency Inspections................................. 1
j. Partial payments...................................... 1
k. Project Closeout...................................... 1
l. Warranty Repairs...................................... 1
m. Contracts signed...................................... 2
Public Works:
a. Bids Received......................................... 0
b. Interim Inspections................................... 10
c. Project Close-out..................................... 0
d. Engineering Contracts Awarded......................... 2
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: Presentation of the 1995 Coach of the
Year
Mr. Evans, Park Commissioner, presented the names of the nominees
as Youth Coach of the Year as follows: Chuck Brooks, Kerry
Wheeler, Bill Vasquez, Al Owens, Ray Derden, Janice Taylor, and
Patrick Woodsworth. He pointed out that each is to be commended
for their dedication and the exceptional work they have done for
the youth of Jacksonville.
Mr. Al Owens was selected as 1995 Coach of the Year coached a team
13 yr. old baseball league and is selected to coach an all-star
team in the state tournament. He was presented a plaque and a
jacket. Each nominee received a plaque.
Mr. Robert Stroud pointed out that in the coming year an all
sports council will be formed which will cover soccer, basketball,
volleyball as well as baseball and softball giving emphasis to all
sports activity for youth.
Mayor Swaim related that the Council will soon be addressing the
purchase of land for soccer fields.
Sports related grants were mentioned by Mr. Ray Derden.
Mayor Swaim encouraged him to bring information regarding the
grants to the Parks Department.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 P.M.
Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at approximately 7:10 p.m.
He noted that work has been done over the past year by Chairman
Brannen and the Planning Commission, City Attorney Bamburg and
City Engineer Reel to provide the changes set forth for the
Jacksonville Municipal Code in Ordinance 1048.
City Engineer Reel pointed out Section 17.20.190 which addresses
erosion control. He said that th1 following should be added to
Ordinance 1048 as it is presented: Erosion control maintenance
will be the responsibility of the contractor until turf is
established. He related that mud and clay removal would be the
expense of the contractor relating that this is an effort to
protect people downstream.
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City Engineer Reel voiced that concrete which has been poured in
gutters, obstructing drainage, will have to be removed. He said
that efforts are underway to get contractors to improve driveways
to the point that there will be a smooth entrance into the
driveway from the street. He related that pipes are acceptable as
long as they are kept cleaned out and do not hinder water flow.
He said that basketball goals placed that encourage playing in the
street, mounted at the back of the curb, will be in violation with
passage of the ordinance.
It was pointed that the Ordinance will be published in the local
newspaper and that efforts will be made by the City to notify
those in violation.
Alderman Knight voiced appreciation for the work of all who were
responsible for the timely ordinance.
Mayor Swaim closed the public hearing at approximately 7:18 p.m.
ORDINANCE 1048 (#12-95)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 2.32.050,
12.24.100, 12.24.110, 12.24.120, 15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050,
15.12.080, 17.12.140, 17.2.180 17.16.020, 17.20.060, 18.28.030,
18.32.020, 18.32.030, 18.36.020, 18.36.030, 18.38.020, 18.38.030,
18.40.020, 18.40.030, 18.44.020, 18.44.030, 18.48.030, 18.52.030,
18.56.025, AND 18.60.030 FOR ZONING AND PROPERTY USE PROVISION;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton 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 Sansing, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine
(9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the
Ordinance be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
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and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE
ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton 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 the
Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton 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 Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1048 THIS THE 19TH DAY
OF OCTOBER 1995.
GENERAL:
ORDINANCE 1050 (#14-95)
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE MILL AND ONE MILL
AGAINST ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE
MILL AND ONE MILL AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING
CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX
LEVIED AND OTHER PRESCRIBED MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim explained that the following ordinance is an annual
housekeeping measure and is provided to the County Clerk and the
Quorum Court for the purpose of collecting the 1996 taxes on real
and personal property in the Jacksonville area.
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Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that the
Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton 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 Sansing, to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine
(9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the
Ordinance be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson pointed out that the general public voted to
increase the millage from 3 tenths mill to a whole mill.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton 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 the
Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton 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 Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the
Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight,
Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1050 THIS THE 19TH DAY
OF OCTOBER 1995.
APPOINTMENTS: RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES BOARD
Reappointment of Tommy Bond for a (5) year term to expire
10/24/2000
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
reappointment of Tommy Bond to the Residential Housing Facilities
Board for a five (5) year term to expire 10/24/2000. MOTION
CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
UPDATE:
Street Opening
Mayor Swaim related that the opening of the street connected to
Municipal Drive is not far off. He related that the crossing is
almost completed. He related that a ribbon cutting ceremony will
hopefully be held in two weeks.
Fire Truck status
Chief Ezell related that the delivery time on both trucks is
estimated at the end of March 1996, adding that since the chassis
are already in the factory we could receive one as early as
February.
Fire Pension Fund
Chief Ezell related that a new actuary may be order regarding the
status of the fire pension fund toward the middle of 1996 as the
new tax will begin in January of 1996.
Mayor Swaim related that the state will provide an actuary during
odd years if one is needed otherwise it will need to be paid for
by the fund requesting it.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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