97 MAR 20.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 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 20, 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, Keaton, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT
NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL, declared a
quorum, and related that Alderman Williamson was out of town. He
expressed appreciation to the audience for their attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Deputy City Clerk Susan
Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Personnel Director Michael
Beeman, Public Works Director Murice Green, OECD Director Phil
Sullivan, Vice Planning Commission Chairman Art Brannen, Police
Chief Larry Hibbs, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Finance
Personnel Kay Phillips, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, other
City employees, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes from the Regular City Council
Meeting of March 6, 1997 for study and action at the next Regular
City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of
the Regular City Council Meeting of February 20, 1997 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Regular Monthly Report/Police Department
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
Regular Monthly Report for February, of the Jacksonville Police
Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Fine Settlements,
$ 70,118.24, Miscellaneous Payments $ 593.25, Report Sales $
339.00 for a total Collections of $71,050.49. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Keaton and Howard voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: PRESENTATION of the Youth Sports Coaches
of the Year.
The following coaches were honored as Youth Sports Coaches;
Bill Vasquez for Soccer
Jeff Reynolds for Baseball
Harry Wheeler for Baseball
Joe Petrizzo for Soccer
Jim Kirk for Softball.
The Coach of the Year for 1996 was awarded to Bill Vasquez.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: a. FINAL PLAT North Commercial Subdivision
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to Approve the
Final Plat of North Commercial Subdivision as presented. MOTION
CARRIED.
b. FINAL PLAT Penn Subdivision
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to Approve the
Final Plat of Penn Subdivision as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
c. DISCUSSION Regarding Edgewood Subdivsion by Mr. Charles Lowery
Mayor Swaim recognized Alderman Larry Wilson who sponsored the
item.
Alderman Wilson related that Mr. Lowery's wife had unexpectedly
been admitted to the hospital and Mr. Lowery was unable to attend
the City Council meeting.
Discussion ensued as to a legal opinion regarding a Bill of
Assurance being overridden. It was suggested by Alderman Wilson
that an opinion be obtained from the Attorney General's office.
With consent of the Council, Mayor Swaim said he would pursue the
request through state representatives.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 496 (#3-97)
A RESOLUTION URGING THE SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
UNANNEXED PROPERTY OF THE LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the Resolution would be presented to the
County Judge.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to READ Resolution
496. MOTION CARRIED.
In lieu of the City Attorney's absence, Alderman Wilson read
Resolution 496.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with
the reading of the Resolution in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to Approve
Resolution 496. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Request to Accept Bid for Communications Building.
Chief Ezell related that due to equipment sensitivity a fire
sprinkler system would not be used in construction, adding that
the building still meets code requirements.
Mayor Swaim related that after negations were completed the low
bid price of $ 160,092.00 was obtained.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to accept the
low bid for construction of the Communications Building from
Whitehurst in the amount of $160,092.00 to be drawn from 911 funds
with any balance from Capital Improvement Funds. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Student waiting area on Braden and Marshall Road
Mayor Swaim recognized City Engineer Reel to address the item of
business.
City Engineer Reel related that after further investigation
regarding ADA requirements it was discovered that all school
children with ADA needs do not utilize the bus stop, adding that
they are shuttled from their own front door to school and home
again. He requested permission to proceed with the original plan
for improvements to the student bus area.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to proceed
with the improvements to the student bus area on Braden and
Marshall Road with funds to be drawn from Capital Improvements.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim related that a public meeting regarding CDBG Rehab
program and policies will be held March 24, before the City
Council passes final approval.
EDA meeting will be held 12:00 p.m. April 19 at the Ramada Inn to
discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the City
of Jacksonville.
Mr. Mayor related that a Proclamation for Fair Housing Week is
forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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Susan L. Davitt
Deputy City Clerk
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