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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 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 June 6, 1996 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, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL.
PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and
declared a quorum expressing appreciation to the audience for
their attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Mayoral Assistant Michael
Beeman, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan
Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator Murice
Green, Finance Accountant Cheryl Erkel, Director of Economic
Development Phil Sullivan, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Fire Chief
Rick Ezell, Community Development Director Tony Ply, 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 May 16, 1996 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 May 2, 1996 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT/APRIL
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for the month of May 1996.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS............................ $ .00
ADOPTION/FINES .......................... $ 525.00
SECURITY DEPOSITS........................ $ 50.00
TOTAL.................................... $ 575.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
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FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. Ordinance 1057 (#6-96) Fireworks
Mayor Swaim introduced the Ordinance and requested a motion to
place on Second Reading.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to place the
Ordinance as amended on SECOND READING.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to amend
Ordinance 1057 as follows; Section One: B) c) Payment for and/or
providing sufficient security personnel so as to provide adequate
traffic and safety control needs created by said display; ROLL
CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Alderman Sansing voted
NAY. Ordinance received nine (9) affirmative votes, one (1)
negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
At this time a ROLL CALL was taken to read the Ordinance as
amended: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Alderman Sansing voted
NAY. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (1) negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the
Ordinance.
Alderman Sansing commented that he felt that as the ordinance is
written, the authority of the City is removed.
City Attorney Bamburg stated that approval is obtained and
information from the State Fire Marshall and the City Fire Chief
will be assisting the State in monitoring each request making sure
that there is compliance with regulations. He said that state
regulations are already in place.
Alderman Sansing voiced that he felt that passage of the ordinance
would be an act of favoritism.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to ACCEPT the
Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
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Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted
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AYE. Alderman Sansing voted NAY. Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (1) negative vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1057 as amended on THIRD AND FINAL
READING: ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Alderman
Sansing voted NAY. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes,
(1) negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE AND
ADOPT ORDINANCE 1057 AS AMENDED ON THIRD AND FINAL READING.
A short discussion ensued regarding the ability of all citizens to
use the privilege.
The general consensus was that the opportunity for organizations
or groups of citizens to participate in combined efforts for
fireworks displays is provided for by Ordinance 1057.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. Alderman Sansing voted
NAY. Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (1) negative
vote. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted
AYE. Alderman Knight, Lewis and Sansing voted NAY. Motion
received nine (7) affirmative votes, Three (3) negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
Ordinance.
b. Fair Housing Impediment Study
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Fair
Housing Impediment Study be accepted. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Amended Fair Housing Ordinance 1058 (#7-96)
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE FAIR HOUSING CODE IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, 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.
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City Attorney Bamburg explained that the Fair Housing Code
provides that anyone that unlawfully refuses to sell or rent a
dwelling or a place to live because of race, color or religious
preference, sex or national origin is illegal. He said that the
Courts and Congress have added the status of persons of different
cultures and families as well as disabilities under the ADA. He
said that the ordinance is written so as to satisfy those
inclusions into the prohibitions for rent; that updating the Fair
Housing Code Ordinance is necessary to satisfy HUD requirements
for funding to the City of Jacksonville.
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,
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 Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, 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 Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis 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 Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, to further
suspend the rules and place the Ordinance 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 ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the
Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher 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 ten (10)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1058 THIS 6TH DAY OF
JUNE 1995.
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d. Request to Accept Bid Ref: Leemac Street (CDBG Project)
Mr. Tony Ply, CDBG Director was recognized by Mayor Swaim to
address the City Council.
He related that the department is requesting to take the Deductive
Alternate #1 bid by Jefco Construction with construction of
sidewalks to follow as money is available.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the
Deductive Alternate #1 Bid by Jefco Construction in the amount of
$143,525.00 be accepted. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING / July 4, 1996
The general consensus of the Council was that the regular meeting
scheduled for July 4, 1996 be cancelled with a Special Meeting to
be called if necessary.
BUILDINGS/MUNICIPAL DRIVE:
Mayor Swaim voiced that consideration is being given to city owned
buildings located on Municipal Drive with regard to improvements
or removal in response to a question from Alderman Joe Williamson.
He said that he had planned to get bids from asbestos removers
for a section nearest the end of city property relating that he
will bring a proposal to the Council in the near future.
REDMOND RD. BRIDGE:
Mayor Swaim related that when asphalt and overlay are in place,
the bridge will be open for public use.
OVERPASS:
Mayor Swaim related that the TCC has not met and therefore no
progress is to be reported relating to the railroad overpass.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY:
Mayor Swaim announced that there will be a fireworks display by
the LRAFB on 4 July 1996 with an invitation to all extended.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEETING:
Mayor Swaim announced that the Annual Conference of the Municipal
will begin June 18, 1996.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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