97 JUN 19.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 1997
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 June 19, 1997 at the regular meeting place of
the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation after
which Mayor Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of
Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton, and Howard answered ROLL
CALL. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL
CALL and declared a quorum. He expressed appreciation to the
audience for their attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, City Engineer Duane Reel, Police Chief Larry Hibbs,
Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, Finance Director Paul Mushrush,
Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Dee Dee 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 June 5, 1997 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 15, 1997 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Regular Monthly Report/Fire Department
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
Regular Monthly Report for May, of the Jacksonville Fire
Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire
loss of $92,850.00 for the month of May) ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Keaton and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Regular Monthly Report/Police Department
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
Regular Monthly Report for May, 1997 of the Jacksonville Police
Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Fine Settlements,
$70,238.82, Miscellaneous Payments $ 285.00, Report Sales, $338.00
for a total Collections of $70,861.82.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Howard voted AYE, NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: PROPOSED 1997 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM
Mayor Swaim stated that at the City Council Meeting of June 5,
1997 he and the City Engineer were authorized to negotiate with
Mr. Lassiter's company regarding ashpalt work. He related that
the contractor is not interested in taking the paving without the
milling of the streets. He said that readvertising for bids would
extend the time frame this year adding that the work can be
delayed until next year since severe repair is not needed at this
time.
City Engineer Reel said that two contractors have related to him
that if the date of completion could be extended to December 1,
1997 they could consider the jobs. He also said that there are no
streets in direct need of maintenance at this time, that he had
just as soon the work be carried over into the 1998 asphalt
program.
After further discussion regarding the time factor as related to
weather conditions, the following motion was made.
Mayor Swaim stated that funding for street related projects is
designated and cannot be used otherwise.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
asphalt program for 1997 be postponed and that bidding for the
1997/1998 overlay work begin in January 1998. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Keaton suggested that bidding for roto-milling and
asphalt work be done separately, that a specialty company might
come in and do the roto-milling of the streets.
b. REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID: Stonewall Drainage
Alderman Elliott voiced that information has not been received
from the contractor making the low bid, which is $30,000.00
different from the high bid. He requested that the Council
address the item at the next meeting after a response from said
contractor and reference checks.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
NON-AGENDA ITEM: STATUS of SOUTHEASTERN AVENUE from MILITARY RD.
TO VALENTINE RD.
City Engineer Reel related that he has talked with Bob Lane about
the problems existing on the County Road. He said that the County
is pursuing the situation steadily.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID: Rehab Construction
Superintendent
Mr. Phil Sullivan recommended the low bid from Darryl V. Talley
Remodeling Service. He said that Mr. Talley has twenty years
experience as a general contractor in the Little Rock and North
Little Rock area and is familiar with HUD standards. He said that
payment for the work will be done in phases.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the
low bid from Darryl V. Talley, Talley Remodeling Service, in the
amount of $12,000.00. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim related that City Attorney Bamburg is finalizing a
contract for the OECD Department.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Alderman Sansing posed a question regarding the "Fencing
Ordinance" under the perusal of the Planning Commission and the
City Council.
City Attorney Bamburg voiced that the item was not dealt with at
the June meeting. He stated that he was not in attendance due to
a family emergency and that it will be discussed at the July
meeting.
City Clerk Leonard related that there were other health related
matters that affected the attendance at the June meeting noting
that only five (5) members were present.
The language of the Ordinance regarding automobile repair shops
was noted as a concern and a suggestion was made that the Planning
Commission look at zoning in relation to the fencing ordinance.
Alderman Fletcher expressed concern with regard to areas that need
to be cleaned up pointing out a need to address cosmetics as the
ordinance is considered.
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Alderman Ray requested that the City look into some relief for
truckers who desire to park their vehicles.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Mayor Swaim voiced that he did not know if a place can be provided
for the truckers to park mentioning that it is not done for the
School District who has a large number of school busses but that
he is open to suggestions.
Alderman Lewis expressed a problem in his neighborhood with noise
in that truckers park and run the vehicles, while parked, for
numerous hours disturbing the neighbors.
City Attorney Bamburg stated that there is a noise ordinance which
sets forth a limit of 75 decibels.
Mayor Swaim gave opportunity for comments by those attending
Municipal League Sessions in Little Rock.
Alderman Howard related problems on frontage roads.
Mayor Swaim related that video tapes of area frontage roads have
been presented to the State for their perusal. He said that
perhaps a written plan can be obtained in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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