96 DEC 19.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on December 19, 1996 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 Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Lewis came in at approximately 7:10 p.m. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT (2).
Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum expressing appreciation to the audience for their attendance. He related that Alderman Keaton could not attend due to illness and
that Alderman Fletcher was unable to attend as well.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Mayoral Assistant Mark Powers, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Director
Murice Green, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Finance Accountant Cheryl Erkel, Director of Economic and Community Development Phil Sullivan, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Fire Chief Rick
Ezell, Aldermen Elect Kenny Elliott and Bill Howard, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Marshall Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Robert Lewis, other City employees, petitioners, interested citizens
and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 3, 1996 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 21, 1996 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
POLICE DEPARTMENT/NOVEMBER
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the monthly for November 1996. Said report reflects: Fine Settlements, $64,723.84, Miscellaneous Payments $ .00, Report Sales,
$ 292.00 for a total Collections of $65,015.84. ROLL CALL; Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/NOVEMBER
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the Regular Monthly Report for November 1996 of the Jacksonville Fire
Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire loss of $10,200.00 for the month of November)
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
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PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
a. PRESENTATION: WAGE AWARD
Mayor Swaim presented the Wage Award to Gail Thompson who represents the Wage Program in the City of Jacksonville. The award was presented to him on Monday, 9 December 1996 at the
National League of Cities meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Alderman Marshall Smith announced that Mayor Swaim was elected to
the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities and to the position of Second Vice President of the Small Cities Policy Committee during the National League of Cities Meeting
in San Antonio the preceding week.
Mayor Swaim complimented Mayoral Assistant Mr. Mark Powers for putting together the presentation which entered the Jacksonville Wage Program in the competition for the award.
b. Request to accept bid: Office Supply Contract
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to accept the Pettus Office Supply bid of $182.99 ( number JAX96021 ) dated 11/20/96. MOTION CARRIED.
c. PRESENTATION: Coalition for Educational Excellence by Mr. Dave Wheeler
Mayor Swaim recognized Mr. Dave Wheeler who spoke to the Council regarding improvements in the school system. He presented written
information which expressed the desires of the group.
He pointed out how much of an asset schools are in the economic and well being of the community and encouraged the members of the City Council to get involved individually. He said
that the basic concept is to get community stake-holders to form a partnership with the local schools and work toward removing barriers which hinder their success.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
He pointed out that the Chamber has bought into the particular process and that he will be involved as meetings are held in the future.
Mayor Swaim expressed appreciation to Mr. Wheeler for his interest in the schools and for addressing the Council.
d. Open Sweep Account to satisfy requirements of Grant Program
Mayor Swaim voiced that Finance Director Paul Mushrush has requested a Sweep Account due to an existing grant with the Police Department which requires an interest drawing account be
kept separate.
Alderman Marshall Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to authorize a Sweep Account required to accommodate a grant with the Police Department requiring an interest drawing account.
MOTION CARRIED.
e. ORDINANCE 1071 (#19-96)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL CONTROL CODE AND JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE § § 6.04, 6.08, AND 6.12; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Knight expressed appreciation to Public Works Director Murice Green and City Attorney Robert Bamburg for their work on the ordinance.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Twitty voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to Accept the Ordinance on Second Reading. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Twitty
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and
Twitty voted AYE. Alderman Ray voted NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (1) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Twitty
voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (1) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
and Twitty voted AYE. Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim acknowledged that two members of the Council, Mrs. Emma Knight and Ms. Avis Twitty, are finishing their terms. He expressed appreciation for the work of each member thru
the years.
Other aldermen expressed their appreciation as well for the good work done with the City Council.
Alderman Knight replied that it had been her pleasure to serve the citizens of Jacksonville and work with the City Council.
Mayor Swaim announced the birth of a son, Joel McRay Bamburg, to City Attorney Robert Bamburg and his wife, Lisa.
He also announced that new members of the City Council will be sworn in by Justice of the Peace Larry Goddard at 6:30 p.m. January 2, 1997 at City Hall prior to the City Council Meeting
on that date. He encouraged that the families of the candidates attend the ceremony.
He announced that City Hall will be closed 24 and 25 December 1996 and 1 January 1997.
He expressed appreciation to the Council for their work thru the year.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer