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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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