98 MAR 05.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DR.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on March 5, 1998 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Marshall Smith delivered the invocation
after which Vice Mayor Gary Fletcher led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Ray, Keaton, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Vice Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT six (6), ABSENT four (4).
Mayor Swaim and Alderman Lewis were out of town to attend a National League of Cities Meeting. Alderman Sansing was absent due to his work schedule. Alderman Wilson was out of town
on business.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Director Murice Green, Fire Chief Rick Ezell,
Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Chamber of Commerce Director Mickey Anders, OECD Director Frank Rowland, Mrs. Dee Dee Hibbs, interested citizens and members
of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the Regular City council Meeting of February 19, 1998 for study and later action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 5 February 1998 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL/FEBRUARY
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for February 1998.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS............................. $ .00
ADOPTION/FINES.............................$ 918.50
TOTAL REVENUES.............................$ 918.50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Ray, Keaton, Howard and Vice Mayor Fletcher voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
After the account given by Public Works Director Murice Green that only one dog was adopted through a program, which had made overtime expense necessary for employees of that department
and was initiated in hopes that there would be an increase in the adoption of animals, Alderman Howard made the following motion.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the adoption program, AFTER REGULAR WORKING HOURS, be discontinued. MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/OECD/FEBRUARY
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that the Regular Monthly Report for February, of Economic and Community Development Department be approved. Said report reflects:
FEB YR-TO DATE
Public Works:
a. Projects Bid.....................................0 0*
b. Interim Inspections..............................2 6
c. Project Close-out................................1 2
d. Pre-construction Conference......................0 0
(*includes redo)
HAG:
Applications Processed..............................1 2
Grants Approved.....................................0 0
Approval Pending....................................0 0
Rehab:
a. Letters to prospective applicants...............13 20
b. Applications received............................0 1
c. Work write-up & cost estimate....................2 4
d. Appraisals & Environmental reviews...............2 2
e. Bids Advertised..................................2
f. Pre-construction conferences/Contracts signed....1 3
g. Interim inspections.............................12 12
h. Final inspections................................2 2
i. Project Starts...................................1 3
j. Project Closeouts................................2 2
k. Emergency Inspection/Worked......................0 0
l. Warranty Repairs.................................0 0
m. Rehab mortgages released.........................1 1
MEETINGS:
Informational Meetings (ED).........................4 8
Informational Meetings (CD).........................3 6
Public Meeting (OECD).............................0/1 0/1
Conferences/Seminars/Training.......................1 2
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Ray, Keaton, Howard, and Vice Mayor Fletcher voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: REPORT/FIRE CHIEF EZELL
Fire Chief Rick Ezell expressed to the Council that he will be retiring 27 March 1998. He pointed out how his life had been a part of the "City of Jacksonville" for twenty-seven years.
He gave information concerning his work history, beginning at the lowest entry level and moving into the position of Chief, expressing how he has enjoyed his tenure with the "City work
force family".
He related that he feels very confident that the Fire Department is a strong force in the community and complimented the employees in their efforts to make it one of the best in the
State, making mention of the number three (3) rating which lowers insurance rates for Jacksonville property owners.
He related that he has appreciated the support of the Mayor, the City Council, Chief Hibbs and the Police Department, as well as the other departments throughout the eleven years he
served as Fire Chief. He commented on the strong friendships made over the years and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Jacksonville as the Fire Chief.
Farewell comments from the Council not only expressed regret but respect and appreciation for his long years of service, outstanding accomplishments and professionalism. They wished
him well in his future endeavors.
STREET: Request to accept Bid for Telescoping Aerial Lift Truck with Service Body
In response to a question posed by Alderman Elliott as to the low bidder, Public Works Director Murice Green responded that his recommendation is for Combatel Distribution at $51,995.00
with trade-in. He related that the low bidder Lindsay Chevrolet did not meet with specifications regarding the engine. He pointed out that all three bids did not meet with specifications
on the differential but after further checking he found out that it is not required for the requested vehicle. He related input from several companies regarding problems with the engine
offered by Lindsey Chevrolet and offered that Combatel is also a local company.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to reject the low bid from Lindsay Chevrolet which does not meet with specifications and accept the next low bid meeting specifications
of $51,995.00 from Combatel Distribution.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 5, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Vice Mayor Fletcher noted that funds are to be drawn from the Street Department Fund.
MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL: Appropriation of $5,000.00 for Early Warning System Improvements
City Engineer Reel addressed the item of business, relating that in decisions, regarding improvements to the Early Warning System, raised sirens from 45 feet to maximum coverage at
60 feet. He related that the appropriation request would buy new poles to mount the sirens and relocat two of the existing sites from foliage areas. He said he has spoken with Pulaski
County School District about locating one of the sites at the High School and with Jean Griffin the owner of property on Harris Road for the second relocation site which would alleviate
foliage problems at both sites. He stated that First Electric may donate one pole to the City of Jacksonville, however, if this does not come to fruition he requested an additional
$1,500.00 to cover the cost of another pole.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to allow the appropriation of $6,500.00 to cover cost of improvements to the Early Warning System. MOTION CARRIED.
In response to a question posed by Vice Mayor Fletcher, Police Chief Hibbs related efforts to coordinate the Early Warning Systems of the City with the Air Base but also utilizes information
supplied by the National Weather Service. He referred to an instance where the Air Base sirens were set-off and the City was not. He related that he believed the Air Base received
a tip from a spotter who indicated activity five (5) miles north of LRAFB adding that information from the National Weather Service did not support that information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Hawkins MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer