98 MAY 21.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:22 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 May 21, 1998 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation after
which Boy Scouts from Troop 128 working toward their Citizenship Badge led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT Eight (8), ABSENT (2). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared
a quorum. He expressed appreciation to the audience for their presence.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, Director of Human Resources Steve Ward, Marci Wilson from the Engineering Department,
Public Works Director Murice Green, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, City employees, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 7, 1998 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 16, 1998 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that the Regular Monthly Report for April of the Jacksonville Fire Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire
loss of $5,150.00 for the month of April) ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray Wilson, Fletcher, and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that the Regular Monthly Report for April of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Fine Settlements,
$ 61,873.75, Miscellaneous Payments $ 17.00 Report Sales $ 266.00 for a total Collections of $ 62,156.75. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
and Howard voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid: Uniform Rental Agreement
Mayor Swaim related that the Uniforms are for employees who work in the field and makes identification of employees easier while on the job. He stated that the low bidder is a change
from the regular bid, adding that the recommendation of the purchasing agent is for low bidder.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to Accept the low bid from Ameripride.
Mayor Swaim related that the T-shirts are purchased and not rented.
At this time the MOTION CARRIED.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1096 (#6-98)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND MODIFYING THE JACKSONVILLE SAFETY MANUAL FOR GUIDANCE AND USE BY CITY EMPLOYEES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Steven Ward related that Arkansas Department of Labor concluded its safety inspection for the City of Jacksonville finding no major safety or health violations and is very pleased
with the safety program and the safety manual. He related that one of the minor suggestions recommended was an eye wash facility where the pool chemicals are stored. He stated that
the inspection included Jacksonville's Safety Manual and it was recommended that the name be changed to "Jacksonville Health and Safety Manual" as a way to avoid the negative and encourage
the positive and the inclusion of "Bloodborne Pathogens Protection" clause.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to place the Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg
read the Ordinance.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to ACCEPT the Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, 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 Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Ray, Fletcher, and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott, moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
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 Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, that Ordinance 1091 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Howard
voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received eight (8) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1096 THIS THE 21st DAY OF MAY 1998.
Mayor Swaim related that classes for Bloodborne Pathogens have been conducted by the Fire Department for City of Jacksonville employees. He then commended Steve Ward for his work in
health and safety.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Ray, Mayor Swaim related that the Water and Sewer Departments are invited to attend classes conducted at City Hall regarding health and safety,
adding that the library of video tapes is also shared with those departments.
Alderman Ray related an incident where he observed a Sewer Department employee conducting himself in an unsafe manner regarding proper equipment to be worn for the job he observed the
employee performing.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREA PROGRAM (NRSA)
Mayor Swaim related that the Public Hearing was held at the previous regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the item of the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Program on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Frank Rowland related that in no way does the strategy area program denote that HUD or the City of Jacksonville has not fulfilled its commitments to that area but is designed to
be a way to comprehensively do more for that area with the support of its citizens.
Mayor Swaim related that Frank Rowland and Steve Ward worked on Saturday lining up jobs for young adults and on Sunday there was a neighborhood meeting attended by some of the Council
Members which was more successful in getting neighborhood participation for the improvement programs.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the amendment for the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Program. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS: WATER COMMISSION: Reappointment of Mr. John Davis with a term to expire 4/20/2006
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to reappoint Mr. John Davis to the Water Commission with term to expire 04/20/2006. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Swaim related that Memorial Day will be observed Monday 25 May 1998 as City Hall will be closed.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 21, 1998
7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M.
In response to concerns expressed by Alderman Smith, Mayor Swaim related that with regard to the electrical shortage, Entergy has
recommended limiting electrical use as much as possible and turn thermostats to 78 degrees. He related that one plant, previously shut down, would go back on line 21 May 1998.
FINAL PLANS FOR THE MAINSTREET OVERPASS
Mayor Swaim related that the plan is ready to be submitted to the State Highway Department for approval. He then related that once approved the funds will be released to acquire the
right-of-ways and utility easement relocations. He stated that there is no definite date regarding final bids as yet. He related that the overpass is slowly becoming a reality.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Wilson, Mayor Swaim related that he projects that sometime in the late summer or early fall the Highway Department will begin the purchase
of the right-of-ways with construction hopefully starting after bids in 1999.
STREET PAVING
Mayor Swaim related that Loop Road is now completely paved and that the streets for the City are near fifty percent complete. He related that the streets are being milled which will
make for a better finished product. He said they are moving toward the west part of Jacksonville, adding that the Dupree parking lots will be toward the end of the project.
Alderman Sansing voiced concerns regarding removal of the asphalt piles for project completion.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR
Deputy City Clerk