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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 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 February 5, 1998 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: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Williamson, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Keaton was
absent due to surgery, Alderman Fletcher came in at approximately
7:06. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT (2). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL
CALL and declared a quorum.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, Police Chief Larry Hibbs,
Public Works Director Murice Green, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Steven Ward, Mr. Frank Rowland of OECD, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs.
Dee Dee Hibbs, Mrs. Robert Lewis, 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 January 15, 1998 for study and action at the next
Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 18, 1997
be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT:
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE
the monthly Animal Control Report for January 1998.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS............................. $
ADOPTION/FINES ............................$ 774.00
REVENUES:..................................$ 774.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE
the
Regular Monthly Report for January, 1998 of the Economic and
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Community Development Department be approved. Said report
reflects:
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Public Works:
a. Projects bid..........................................0
b. Interim Inspections...................................4
c. Project Close-out.....................................1
d. Pre-construction Conference...........................0
Hag:
Applications Processed...................................0
Grants Approved..........................................0
Approval Pending.........................................0
Rehab:
a. Letters to prospective applicants.....................7
b. Applications received.................................1
c. Work write-ups & estimates............................2
d. Appraisals & Environmental reviews....................0
e. Bids Advertised.......................................3
f. Pre-construction conferences/Contracts signed.........2
g. Interim inspections...................................0
h. Final Inspections.....................................2
i. Project starts........................................21
j. Project Closeouts.....................................0
k. Emergency Inspection/worked...........................1
l. Warranty Repairs......................................0
m. Rehab mortgages released..............................0
Meetings:
Informational Meetings(ED)...............................4
Informational Meetings(CD)...............................3
Public Meeting (0ECD)....................................0
Conferences/Seminars/Training............................1
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray,
Williamson, and Howard voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:05 P.M. Ordinance 1091 (#1-98) Ref: Fencing
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 8.04, 18.44.030,
18.48.020, 18.48.030, 18.52.020, 18.52.030, AND 18.56.020 TO
ADDRESS PROVISIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND APPLICABLE ZONING
REQUIREMENTS OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS, REPAIR, SALES,
AND/OR SALVAGE ESTABLISHMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m.
He related that a Council committee, of which Alderman Phil Keaton
was chairman, with members from the community at large involved,
worked on the ordinance for several months adding that the
Planning Commission has approved the ordinance.
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Alderman Smith commented that he has had very little comment from
the general public regarding the fencing ordinance.
Alderman Fletcher came in at approximately 7:06 p.m.
Alderman Ray commented that persons in the committee involved in
businesses affected by the ordinance were instrumental in sharing
its content with other business people in the area.
Alderman Sansing said that comments regarding appliances being
left out of the ordinance were made to him relating that he
assured them that restrictions will follow in a future ordinance.
There were no comments from the audience pro or con relating to
the fencing ordinances and Mayor Swaim closed the public hearing
at approximately 7:07 p.m.
He explained that Ordinance 1091 has been before the Council
previously for First Reading which was approved in the minutes of
January 15, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to suspend
the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the Second
Time.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the
Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received EIGHT (8) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher, moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that
Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert
Bamburg.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance
1091 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
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Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Howard voted
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AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1091 THIS THE 5th DAY
OF FEBRUARY 1998.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: DRAINAGE BID: Gum and Hospital Drive/low bid
Delta Enterprises
Mayor Swaim explained that he and City Engineer Reel have
contacted persons who recommend the work of Delta Enterprises, the
low bidder, adding that the City feels comfortable the company is
qualified to do the work needed.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the low
bid of Delta Enterprises, $77,078.50, for the drainage project on
Gum and Hospital Drive be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED with funding
to come from the Regular Drainage Fund.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: ANNEXATION: Watkins Property
Mayor Swaim commented that the parcel is an island left out of the
last annexation by the City of Jacksonville and that it exists in
the area of the Brushy Island Landfill.
He related that if the Council sees fit to annex the parcel, as
requested, the Quorum Court will have to release it adding that
the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommended
approval for annexation by the City Council.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the
request for annexation of the Watkins Property near Brushy Island
Landfill. MOTION CARRIED. (Legal description to be prepared by
City Attorney Bamburg for presentation to the Quorum Court for
their release.)
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1092 (#2-98)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1084 (#12-97), CODIFIED AS
JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 2.46.010, REQUIRING INDEPENDENT
CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
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ARKANSAS, TO FILE PETITIONS FOR NOMINATIONS AS INDEPENDENT
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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CANDIDATES WITH THE PULASKI COUNTY CLERK NO LATER THAN NOON OF THE
DAY BEFORE THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION; ESTABLISHING A
METHOD OF PUBLICATION OF SAID PROVISIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ACA
14-42-206 (E)(1); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim explained that new law by the State of Arkansas sets
forth that all paper work be filed with the County Clerk's office
making the ordinance before the Council necessary.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the Second
Time.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its
entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing,
Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for
the Second Time.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to APPROVE the
Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received EIGHT (8) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to suspend the
rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight
(8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the Second
Time.
Alderman Smith, moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance
be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
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Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that Ordinance
1092 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Williamson, and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0)
negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1092 THIS THE 5th DAY
OF FEBRUARY 1998.
APPOINTMENTS: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RE-APPOINTMENT: Ken Nabors for
a term to expire 02/05/2001
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to appoint Mr. Ken
Nabors to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire 02/05/2001.
MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT: CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED FEBRUARY 16, 1998 IN
CELEBRATION OF PRESIDENT'S DAY
Mayor Swaim requested that Council Members contact his office with
regard to committee appointments if they have a preference. He
noted that he would like to make committee appointments at the
next regular meeting of the Council.
A roast at the Elderly Activities Center for Senator Bill Gwatney
was announced and Council Members were encouraged to reserve a
table, $25.00 being the cost per individual.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Hawkins MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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