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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 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 April 2, 1998 at the regular meeting place of
the Council. Alderman Howard 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, Williamson, Keaton, and Howard answered ROLL CALL.
Alderman Lewis came in at approximately 7:04 p.m. Alderman
Fletcher was absent. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Mayor Swaim
answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum and welcomed those in
attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel,
Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Public Works Director Murice Green,
Director of Human Resources Mr. Steven Ward, Finance Director
Paul Mushrush, OECD Director Frank Rowland, Executive Director of
the Chamber of Commerce Mickey Anders, Planning Commission
Chairman Bart Gray Jr., Captains John Vanderhoof and Ron Peek of
the Jacksonville Fire Department, Mrs. Dee Dee Hibbs, Mrs. Edith
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 19, 1998 for study and action at the next Regular
City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 5, 1998 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Lewis came in at approximately 7:04 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to APPROVE the
Regular Monthly Report for March, 1998 of the Economic and
Community Development Department be approved. Said report
reflects:
Public Works:
a. Projects bid..........................................0
b. Interim Inspections...................................1
c. Project Close-out.....................................0
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d. Pre-construction Conference...........................0
Hag:
Applications Processed...................................0
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Grants Approved..........................................2
Approval Pending.........................................0
Rehab:
a. Letters to prospective applicants.....................6
b. Applications received.................................3
c. Work write-ups & estimates............................2
d. Appraisals & Environmental reviews....................2
e. Bids Advertised.......................................2
f. Pre-construction conferences/Contracts signed.........1
g. Interim inspections..................................12
h. Final Inspections.....................................2
i. Project starts........................................2
j. Project Closeouts.....................................2
k. Emergency Inspection/worked...........................1/1
l. Warranty Repairs......................................0
m. Disability Access (program add 3/98)..................1
n. Rehab mortgages released..............................0
Meetings:
Informational Meetings(OE/CD)............................2/3
Public Meeting (0ECD)....................................0/1
Conferences/Seminars/Training............................0/1
Mr. Rowland encouraged that the Council be mindful of and attend
the functions with reference to Fair Housing Month and Community
Development during the month of April.
Mr. Green, Public Works Director, pointed out that Mayor Swaim
signed a proclamation with reference to "Clean-up Week", April 21
thru 25 in the City. He said that the 25th is the day for
community wide involvement adding that approximately 21 groups and
organizations already assigned to work on that Saturday.
He encouraged efforts for any street, building or area in the
City. He related that the Pulaski County Solid Waste District has
been working to get a household chemical clean-up in motion.
Mayor Swaim encouraged participation by all adding that young
people have been a part of the activity in the past.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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STREET DEPARTMENT:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT: Child Sitting Services
Mayor Swaim explained that when the Park & Recreation Center was
first designed there was an area 25' wide and the full width of
the building for meeting rooms and a child sitting area for
children of persons utilizing the facility for a limited amount of
time. He said the section was taken out adding that the
department is making an effort to provide the sitting service at
the Community Center and would like to make a proposal to the
Council and introduced Mr. Donnie Griggs who made the following
presentation.
He commented that the Park & Recreation Commission still feels,
even though the section originally planned to be utilized was
deleted, that the service would enable younger couples with
smaller children to participate in programs available at the
Center. He said that the area planned at present is part of the
concession area to the right of the front entry way into the
building and that installation of a wall, security cameras, and
furnishings to accommodate children from six weeks to nine years
old, amounting to a cost of $4,760.00, is needed to get the
program started. He said that plans are to have one lady in
charge with one helper is planned adding that the Commission hopes
that the service, with a two hour maximum service at the cost of
$1.00 per hour initially, will pay for itself from its beginning
in that there will be a fee for the service.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the service is "child sitting" and
not a day care service and that there is available in the Capital
Improvement Fund from 1% sales tax collections for the
expenditure.
Mr. George Biggs verified that there are no state regulations
governing the service with Mr. Griggs adding that the services of
other facilities has been viewed in the planning of the endeavor.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the request
for $4,760.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund to initiate the
"child sitting service" at the Community Center be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
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RESUME AGENDA: At this time Mayor Swaim called for a ROLL CALL
vote on the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson
Williamson, Keaton, and Howard voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. Team City Announcement (Entergy)
Mayor Swaim stated that a program being worked on with Entergy
will be announced at a later date.
b. ORDINANCE 1094 (#4-98) Ref: Elimination of outdated
Jacksonville Municipal Code provisions
AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING, DELETING, AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 8.36
(MEATS) AND 8.40 (RESTAURANTS) FROM THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to place the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg
read the Ordinance.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to ACCEPT the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Williamson, Keaton and Howard 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 Elliott, moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that
Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
Keaton and Howard 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 Lewis, that Ordinance
1094 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
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Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Keaton and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1094 THIS THE 2nd DAY
OF APRIL, 1998.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEM/COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER/RING OUT FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT
Acting Chief Ron Peek voiced that the department was advised to
use the old VHF System during the processing of equipment
considerations. He said that present equipment, at least eighteen
to twenty years old, has been patched into the 800 system but that
it is not working well. He explained that in use of the multi-
select, there could be delay in alerting some engines. He pointed
out that a slower response is possible and can never be regained
adding that the recommendation is to purchase new equipment to
bring the system up to where it needs to be.
Alderman Williamson commented that he thought that the expenditure
of a million and a half dollars worth of equipment took care of
what was needed.
Mayor Swaim said that Chief Ezell looked at what was available and
decided that he could use what was there as a portion of that
ring-out system. He said that the cost of the new equipment is
$11,521.79 for the change. He said that the purchase could have
been made through a change order but that he felt the Council
should be made aware of the matter.
Alderman Williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to suspend
the rules and place an item of business regarding an equipment
purchase to enhance an 800 dispatch system for the Fire
Department.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to purchase
new equipment, amounting to $11,521.79 needed to enhance the
dispatch system as requested by the Fire Department using Capital
Improvement Funds.
Mr. Peek related that the equipment should be completely installed
within a month.
It was pointed out by Mr. Peek that no calls by the general public
for the assistance of the Fire Department will be missed in the
interim but that service will be improved with the purchase of the
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new equipment.
Alderman Ray questioned whether or not all the equipment will be
compatible.
Chief Hibbs related that this equipment will work from a
transmitter and not through the phone lines.
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He went on to explain that they are working with GTE and
Southwestern Bell in getting the system on line. He said that the
old system was kept on line so calls would be handled in a timely
fashion. He related that the transition was a smooth one with one
line, 982-1111, which was part of the system of GTE. He said that
in changing to the Southwestern Bell system that number was not
part of their data base. He said that calls from the dispatch
center at Jacksonville can now be dispatched direct to any 911
service center anywhere in the immediate area pointing out that
there is a great deal more capability than was possible in the
past. He related that there is a direct hook-up with the
Southwestern Bell 911 service center as a question about mobile
phones issued out of Little Rock was questioned by Alderman
Wilson.
Mayor Swaim expressed that on the date of the next Council Meeting
the Council will have opportunity to tour the Communications
Center.
He pointed out that a punch-card machine purchase may be necessary
in that there is a difference in those used by the Police and Fire
Departments.
At this time Mayor Swaim called for a vote on the purchase.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Swaim announced a public hearing scheduled by the Planning
Commission for 13 April 1998 to consider the Little Rock Air Force
Base encroachment area and the Land Use Plan in general and
specific areas.
LOOP ROAD COMPLETION:
Mayor Swaim suggested, since there seemed to be confusion about
it, that a letter be composed to the Highway Department requesting
a completion date in writing.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Reedie Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Larry Wilson to
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adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Lula M. Hawkins MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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