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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 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 March 21, 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, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman
Twitty came in at approximately 7:03 p.m. Alderman Wilson was out
of town. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL
CALL and declared a quorum expressing appreciation to the audience
for their attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel,
Public Works Coordinator Murice Green, Director of Economic
Development Phil Sullivan, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Chamber of
Commerce Director Mickey Anders, Community Development Director
Tony Ply, Planning Commissioner Kenny Elliott, Mrs. Judy Swaim,
Mrs. D.D. Hibbs, Mrs. Evelyn 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 March 7, 1996 for study and action at the next Regular
City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 15, 1996
be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Regular Monthly Report/Police Department
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Regular Monthly Report for February, 1996 of the Jacksonville
Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Fine
Settlements, $ 81,004.46, Miscellaneous Payments $ 50.00, Report
Sales $ 246.00 for a total Collections of $81,300.46. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim recognized Police Chief Hibbs to address the Council.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
Chief Hibbs informed the Council that the department has recently
completed a three day railroad accident training course sponsored
by the railroad and with experience on the train as to vehicle and
crossing activity. He related that other information regarding
cargo etc. may prove to be beneficial in the event of a train
accident within the City.
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED: FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regular Monthly Report/Fire Department
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Regular Monthly Report for February, 1996 of the Jacksonville Fire
Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire
loss of $95,500.00 for the month of February) ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
Regular Monthly Report/CDBG Department
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the
Regular Monthly Report of the Community Development Department for
February, 1996 be approved. Said report reflects:
Informal Meetings ....................................... 3
HUD Meetings............................................. 1
Public Hearings.......................................... 0
HUD Monitoring Visit..................................... 0
a. Letters to prospective applicants..................... 5
b. Applications received................................. 1
c. Bids Advertised....................................... 0
d. Work write-ups & estimates............................ 4
e. Pre-constructions conferences......................... 1
f. Appraisals & Environmental reviews.................... 1
g. Interim Inspections................................... 24
h. Final inspections..................................... 0
i. Emergency Inspection................................. 0
j. Partial payments...................................... 0
k. Project Close-outs.................................... 0
l. Warranty Repairs...................................... 3
m. Contracts signed...................................... 1
n. Rehab mortgages released............................. 2
Public Works:
a. Proposals Received.................................... 1
b. Interim Inspections................................... 8
c. Project Close-out..................................... 0
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID: REDMOND ROAD BRIDGE
(located approximately 100' from Municipal Drive)
Mayor Swaim pointed out to the Council that City Engineer Reel
prepared the drawing before them as information regarding the
bridge project and options regarding the same. He recognized City
Engineer Reel to address the item of business.
Mr. Reel explained the bid was taken for a two-lane bridge which
would replace the existing bridge. He said that the City is
asking to be put on the TIP program to make Redmond Road a four-
lane facility from the freeway around to Main Street continuing
four-lanes to the base. He said that he asked for an alternate
bid to make the bridge a four-lane facility. He pointed out that
while the contractor is setting the precast units that he is
involved in, the City could purchase six more units which would
make that part of the project in place to accommodate four lanes
of traffic. He suggested that the facility be completed for the
future four-lane project at such time it is completed.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the bridge replacement was not a
budgeted project but that he has reviewed the funds and that money
is available in the Unbudgeted Street Funds and that there are
more than amble funds to build the complete bridge project at this
time.
He said that for an additional $10,000.00 the bridge can be
expanded to accommodate a four-lane facility.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher that the bid
of $123,125.13 (making a four-lane bridge on Redmond Rd.) from
Jefco Construction be accepted and taken from "Unbudgeted Street
Funds". MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION: ORDINANCE 1054 (#3-96) Rezoning Property
generally located at 900 Ellis Street
ORDINANCE 1054 (#3-96)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: 900 ELLIS STREET, JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 214 AND 238 OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to place the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, 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.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, 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 Sansing to ACCEPT the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, 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.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher,
Williamson, 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 Knight, that
Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, 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 Smith, that Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted
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AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1054 THIS THE 21st DAY
OF MARCH 1996.
PLANNING COMMISSION: ORDINANCE 1055 (#4-96) Rezoning Property
located at Block 3 & 6 Original Town of Jacksonville
ORDINANCE 1055 (#4-96)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: BLOCKS 3 AND 6, ORIGINAL TOWN OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS); AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 214 AND
238 OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to place the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, 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.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to dispense with
the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher,
Williamson, Keaton, and Twitty voted AYE. NAY(0). Motion received
nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to ACCEPT the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, 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.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher,
Williamson, 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 Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance
be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Knight, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton,
and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
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read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Sansing, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1055 THIS THE 21st DAY
OF MARCH 1996.
GENERAL:
a. RESOLUTION 487 (#2-96) Opposing EPA Plan
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING MODIFICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY'S PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR REMEDIATION OF THE VERTAC PLANT
SITE; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Marshall Smith commented that in his opinion the meeting
held recently by EPA was mismanaged.
He mentioned that the "Jacksonville Plan" was approved by many
entities around the City mid-year of 1995 and that EPA quoted that
funds had been cut by congress thus modifying the clean-up
process.
He said that since the meeting, he has spoken with a lady
representing EPA with regard to the meeting and public relations
between EPA and the community. He pointed out that there is a
thirty day public comment period ending April 4, 1996 and that
Resolution 487, if approved, sets forth approval of the
"Jacksonville Plan" as related to the clean-up of the Vertac Plant
site.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Resolution
487 be read. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher commented that approximately ten to twelve years
ago a promise was made by EPA to clean-up the area pointing out
the possibility of property value losses to residents, relating
that property owners feel shafted. He questioned the worth of the
resolution.
Alderman Smith related that the clean-up or lack of it will affect
the residential as well as industrial growth as far as land use.
He commented that he did not oppose an amendment to the
resolution.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman lewis to APPROVE
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RESOLUTION 487. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:35 P.M.
b. CDBG: Impediments to Fair Housing Ref: Consultant Selection
Alderman Knight related that the selection is a requirement of
HUD.
After a question by Alderman Keaton, Mr. Tony Ply explained that
the data for Little Rock is being collected and that it basically
covers all of Pulaski County. He said that some of the
information will be used in the Jacksonville area. He said that
HUD will spend approximately 300 hours of actual interviews and
research to gather information relating to Fair Housing.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that bid advertising has been done.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Mr. Ply
be authorized to enter into contract, in the amount of $15,000.00,
with J-Quad regarding fair housing consultant selection. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mr. Ply voiced that the amount is pro-rated adding that Little
Rock is being charged approximately $67,000.00.
Alderman Sansing voiced that the bid selection was the most
extensive that has been done for the department.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced "CLEAN-UP DAY" scheduled for
8:00 a.m. Saturday 23 March 1996.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
A letter dated 21 March 1996 addressed to the Mayor was presented
to Council by Mayor Swaim from Alderman Wilson, who was not in
attendance at the meeting, and read by City Attorney Bamburg.
The content of the letter related to an article which recently
appeared in the Arkansas Times newspaper (February 16, 1996)
regarding a decision by Municipal Judge Robert Batton to dismiss
DWI charges at a court hearing for a person who refused to take a
breath test at the Jacksonville Police Department.
The letter is a matter of record in the office of the City Clerk.
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A reply to four questions noted in the letter was requested from
the office of the City Attorney at the next regularly scheduled
City Council Meeting 4 April 1996.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 1996
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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