96 NOV 07.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 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 November 7, 1996 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, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman
Twitty was unable to attend. 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, Mayoral Assistants Michael Beeman and Mark Powers, Deputy
City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works
Coordinator Murice Green, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Director
of Economic and Community Development Phil Sullivan, Police Chief
Larry Hibbs, Fire Chief Rick Ezell, Wastewater Commission Chairman
Mrs. Joan Zumwalt, Chamber of Commerce Director Mr. Mickey Anders
Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. D.D. Hibbs, 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 October 17, 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 October 3, 1996 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Animal Control Regular Monthly Report/October
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for October 1996.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS............................. $ .00
ADOPTION/FINES ............................$ 591.00
SECURITY DEPOSITS..........................$ 175.00
TOTAL..................................... $ 766.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
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WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Request to Accept Bid: Smithwick Drainage Repairs
Mayor Swaim voiced that the project was not on the 1996 drainage
list but that it is one of major concern according to the City
Engineer and should be done as soon as possible. He pointed out
that the drainage ditch runs parallel to Marshall Rd. between the
housing area and Smithwick apartments.
He pointed out that the highest bid is $48,108.00 from MCV, INC
and that the low bid is $21,648.00 from JEFCO Construction.
City Engineer Reel said that pipe replacement is the major element
in the project.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Knight that the low bid
from Jefco Construction Company in the amount of $21,648.00.
MOTION CARRIED. (Council Consensus: Payment to be made from
Street Drainage Funds Budget and prior year unexpended drainage
funds.)
DISCUSSION: James Street Drainage
Mayor Swaim recognized City Engineer Reel to address the item of
business.
City Engineer Reel explained that during the excavation process of
the ditch, unstable conditions were found with regard to
establishing a stable foundation causing the cost of repair to
escalate. He noted that the total change of project cost is
$14,707.90.
Mayor Swaim voiced that he felt the Council should be made aware
of the difference in the projected cost and the actual cost.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the
$14,707.90 overrun for the James Street Drainage Project. MOTION
CARRIED.
City Engineer Reel said that this will complete the project.
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DEVIATION IN AGENDA: Mayor Swaim asked that an item regarding
Hickory Street Repair be placed on the agenda for action.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Hickory
Street Repairs be placed on the agenda for action. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the soil in the area of Hickory
Street has been very unstable for many years and that curbs are
affected with the settling of the street. He said that City
Engineer Reel has decided that improvement to the street would be
done best in filling in the unlevel areas.
City Engineer Reel said that levels have been run on the curb
explaining the intent of improvements. He related that 120 tons
of asphalt to shem the street and that the contractor has advised
that an additional 110 tons will be needed to finish the project.
He said that the asphalt is about a $9,000.00 overrun over what
was estimated. He said that replacement of radius curb, a
handicap ramp and asphalt have driven improvement costs up.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the difference in the contract amount
is $10,755.50, the total cost being $29,927.70.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Knight to APPROVE the
Hickory Street Repairs amounting to $29,927.70. MOTION CARRIED.
(Payment of project costs to be made from Street Funds.)
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. DISCUSSION: CATA Bus Service
Mayor Swaim recognized Mr. Keith Jones who addressed the item
regarding the CATA Bus Service.
He said that the service is not working out the way it was planned
and expressed the desire for input from the City Council regarding
how to improve the service.
He related that when bus service ended in 1987, there was a full
bus adding that he is disappointed in the number, four to five
people, to a high of maybe ten or eleven. He pointed out that it
has not been determined just what will generate more use. Parking
at shopping center lots is not an easy matter, that the bus parks
on the street and people are inconvenienced in boarding and
unloading. He said that signage may have hindered bus use as well
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as confusion with regard to routes. He noted that public input
and surveys are planned in an effort to improve service.
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Council input related that safety factors, route/time schedules
and bus stop location signage are probably major factors in making
the service work effectively.
Mayor Swaim said that there may be room for a bus stop when some
buildings are demolished, in the near future, on Municipal Drive.
He pointed out that one cent sales tax funds were used to
subsidize the bus service.
Selling the product, advertising at public meetings etc. were
mentioned by the Council as a means of informing the community.
Mayor Swaim voiced that the he felt taxi and bus service are
important to the community and encouraged public input with
reference to both.
Mr. Jones gave 375-0024 as a phone number for input regarding the
CATA bus service for the City of Jacksonville.
A public hearing November 12, 1996 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
and an event at the Jacksonville Elderly on November 18, 1996 was
announced by Alderman Ray as a time when the general public could
be made aware of the bus service.
Mayor Swaim thanked Mr. Jones for attending the meeting.
b. Request to Accept Bid: CDBG Peach Street
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
Peach Street CDBG project bid from McV Inc. in the amount of
$13,289.19. MOTION CARRIED. (To be paid from CDBG funds)
c. DISCUSSION: Wastewater Service Line Program
Mayor Swaim introduced the Chairman of the Sewer Commission Mrs.
Joan Zumwalt.
She related that there was good news with regard to being able to
help those who need assistance to repair service lines with low
interest loans. She pointed out that a grant program seemed to be
the best solution giving credit to the office of Mr. Sullivan for
the financing endeavor. She related that the Wastewater Utility
contributed $10,000.00 to the fund, CDBG $15,000.00 and two
banking institutions in town, First Jacksonville Bank and
Boatmen's, immediately agreed to participate in the program.
Arkansas Federal Credit Union and Mercantile will be participating
pending board action. She expressed a heartfelt thanks to the
community banks for their support in the program. She further
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acknowledge credit for the endeavor belongs with Mr. Phil Sullivan
for the grant program, which is actually less costly to the
banking institutions.
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Mayor Swaim pointed out that EPA has mandated that infiltration be
stopped, tests have been done, a plan has been written and the
lines have to be repaired, adding that the banks are giving back
some of the money that the citizens have helped them earn.
He said that creative thinking in the CDBG area has helped to
provide the program as well as the Wastewater Utility and the
local banking institutions.
d. PRESENTATION: Burn permit Regulations
Chief Ezell was recognized by Mayor Swaim. He passed to the
Council an opinion, with regard to open burning, from the office
of the Attorney General. He said there has been misunderstanding
all over the state regarding the same which has come about due to
a conflict between the present Arkansas Fire Prevention Code,
which permits open burning when certain fire safety conditions are
met, and the Arkansas Air Pollution Control Code, which prohibits
all type of open burning in counties and cities where solid waste
services are provided adding that the only exemptions is when
certain conditions exist regarding ceremonial recreation, school
bonfires, agricultural purposes, control fires for the forestry
and wildlife management, control fires for on site land clearing,
safety flares by certain companies, waste hydrocarbon products
from oil exploration or pipeline breaks in isolated areas, weed
abatement or elimination of a fire hazard by authorized public
officials, on site clean up from transportation accidents, any
material not specifically prohibited under the regulation. He
related that the Air Pollution Control Code has been determined to
supersede the Fire Prevention Code in the area and operates to
prohibit the issuance of a burn permit for non-residential open
burning and further prohibits cities and counties from issuing
permits for on site open burning by residents in those cities and
counties which provide a readily available collection service
unless one of the exemptions applies.
He related that the City of Jacksonville does provide this
service, pointing out recent articles that appeared in the papers
informing citizens that open burning is against State and Air
Pollution Control laws. He related that the Jacksonville Fire
Department has issued a disclaimer along with permits, advising
they obtain a permit from the Department of Pollution Control, who
does not issue permits and states that situation are either
exempted or not. He related that along with Little Rock and North
Little Rock fire officials are struggling to achieve clarification
regarding land clearing. He related that Public Hearings are
being held till the end of November regarding the re-drafting of
regulations which will then be approved by the State Legislature.
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He stated that the opinion of the Attorney General is that open
burning is against the law for any city to issue a burn permit
when you have a waste collection.
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He related that under the Fire Prevention Code this leaves the
Fire Department in a precarious position regarding the issuance of
permits and the appearance of double standards. He said that if
an individual is cited by Pollution Control after being issued a
burn permit, it would create a false sense of security, raising
questions regarding liability. He related that until matters can
be resolved, the Fire Department has suspended the issuance of
burn permits.
Discussion ensued regarding enforcement of the State Law and the
authority granted to the Department of Pollution Control who can
cite "on spot" for open burning. Chief Ezell related that
Jacksonville has been visited in the past, adding that Pollution
Control has a very limited number of investigators, and that
cities need to be aware that they are prohibited from issuing
permits according to State law.
Chief Ezell added that when complaints are received the Fire
Department addresses the safety factor and directs pollution
concerns to the Department of Pollution Control.
Chief Hibbs related that the Police Department has issued
citations for opening burning without permits.
City Attorney Bamburg pointed out that conflict in State law
sometimes occurs, adding that when the state burn law changed the
Fire Department changed their permits to include a disclaimer
which stated that the Fire Department will only address the fire
safety aspect of open burning. He related that prohibition of
open burning from the Pollution Control Department addresses air
pollution concerns. He related that Jacksonville could take a
moratorium involving the issuance of burn permits until the State
addresses these issues at their next session, pointing out that
otherwise a more permanent approach would require repealing the
ordinance allowing the issuance of burn permits.
Alderman Fletcher expressed concern regarding open burning on
construction sites, adding that Jacksonville is scrutinized more
closely because of recent years involving Vertac.
Alderman Wilson suggested working with Municipal League regarding
passage of a law by State legislature which carries common logic
with reference to the open burning.
e. ORDINANCE 1069 (#18-96)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING COMPUTER
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HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR USE BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND MUNICIPAL COURT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
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Chief Hibbs requested that competitive bidding be waived and the
Police Department be allowed to purchase an IBM AS400 computer
system with a 6GB hard drive, 24 RAM, and eight millimeter tape
drive. He related that this unit is compatible with existing
hardware. He related that purchase price is the lowest bid from
three computer companies compared, and that the price includes
delivery and installation.
Mayor Swaim related that historically the Police Department has
used second hand main frame systems, adding that in the current
technology age this is no longer feasible. He pointed out that
the Police Department needs a modern system to enhance the new
P.C.'s purchased over the last few years, which in essence is to
protect the investment in existing hardware. He related that in
the future the Police Department will be considering connecting
software for Police and Courts, adding that the Court fund will
purchase the software. He stated that both the IBM system and
connecting software are budgeted items for request.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to place
the Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Keaton,
Williamson, Fletcher, Wilson, Ray, Sansing, Lewis, Smith, and
Knight 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, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine
(9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to ACCEPT the
Ordinance 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. Whereupon, City Attorney
Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Smith 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, 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.
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Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that Ordinance
be placed on THIRD AND FINAL 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
read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, that
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.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be attached to Ordinance 1069. 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 1069 THIS THE 7th DAY
OF NOVEMBER 1996.
f. ORDINANCE 1070 (#19-96)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AND 800 MHZ TRUNKED
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND SUPPORT
SERVICES) FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that work has been in progress to get a new
communications system for public safety and our public works
departments. He related that the City Council had given
permission to negotiate a price for the equipment. He voiced that
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood and Conway along with
Jacksonville desire to purchase the same type of equipment for
communication compatibility. He related that several years ago
Jacksonville was offered the opportunity to be attached with the
Little Rock communications system, adding that at the time more
funds set aside were needed to offset cost.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that during a recent drill the one
complaint heard over again was the lack of ability for different
agencies to communicate back and forth.
Alderman Williamson expressed his support for moving ahead with
the purchase of a communications system.
Mayor Swaim acknowledged efforts by Aldermen Williamson and Keaton
the representatives on the Council for the Fire Department, citing
the hard work and technical language research done by both
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aldermen.
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Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to place
the Ordinance 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. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg
read the Ordinance.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson 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.
Mayor Swaim clarified that the equipment was chosen for
compatibility, price and terms. He related that three years
prior, the lowest purchase bid for a compatible system was
estimated at 1.9 million, adding that by waiting and through
careful negotiating the current bid offer is 1.3 million. Funds
have been set aside in the Equipment Fund, Capital Improvement
Fund and the Drainage Fund to be used for specific projects. He
related that five hundred thousand dollars has been saved toward
the purchase of the communication system calling for the
difference from the one cent sales tax. He related that a
communication building is under construction and will be funded
from 135 thousand dollar 911 Funds which will completely pay for
the project saving the City from entering into a bond issue or
taxing the citizens.
Alderman Knight commented on the Mayor's excellent administration
progress on behalf of all citizens of Jacksonville. She
acknowledged Mayor Swaims's long work hours and efforts to bring
the City forward without asking the citizens to pay for those
advancements. She thanked Aldermen Williamson and Keaton for their
help on the committee.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to ACCEPT the
Ordinance 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. Whereupon, City Attorney
Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
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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.
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Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that
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 Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that 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.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson, that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be attached to Ordinance 1070. 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 1070 THIS THE 7th DAY
OF NOVEMBER 1996.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that improved warranties have been
negotiated as well as a guarantee to provide replacement parts for
an extended period of time.
Discussion ensued as to training which will be covered in the
agreement and that additional radios can be purchased for one year
at the same purchase price.
Mayor Swaim related that the Water and Wastewater Departments will
join the system and fund their share of the project. He said that
the system will provide five talk channels with eighty radios per
channel which will accommodate a 5 year growth.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Hall will be closed November 11th in celebration of Veterans
Day.
CDBG Public Hearing November 21st at 7:30 P.M.
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Mayor Swaim related that the "public meetings" scheduled for CDBG
will be hosted more as public focus groups adding that Mr. Phil
Sullivan and his staff will involve the community with regard to
expenditures of CDBG Funds on specific projects. He related that
two meetings are scheduled for November 12, 7:30 P.M. at Mt.
Pisgah Baptist Church and November 18, 7:00 P.M. at the Elderly's
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Center followed by a public hearing November 21, 7:30 P.M. in the
City Council chamber. He related that the Federal Government is
making changes which will change the CDBG program. He stated that
considerations regarding recapture of funds, involving the housing
loan program, which will extend the life of the program. He
related that HUD is excited about the combined CDBG and Economic
Development Departments which follows a trend set by some of the
larger cities. He encouraged City Council involvement.
Mr. Phil Sullivan acknowledged participation by Aldermen Lewis and
Sansing regarding the focus meetings. He explained how
entitlement cities receive funds and noted that while the
available funds have not risen the number of entitlement cities
have, which he pointed out decreases the average amount received
previously. He stated that the community will need to make
decisions involving necessary changes which will enhance the
longevity of the program. He invited interested parties to join
the focus meetings.
Chief Hibbs reminded the City Council of a public meeting to be
held at the Police Department November 11th, regarding the Bureau
of Justice and distribution of funds.
Mayor Swaim related that the Police Department has received a
grant in the amount of $46,000.00 with the City's matching share
being $5,500.00. He said that some of the funds will be used to
improve the DARE program and school resource officers.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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