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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:23 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 April 15, 1999 at the regular meeting place of
the Council. Alderman Ray 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, Gentry, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor
Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT ten
(10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: Deputy City Clerk Melanie
Green, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Administration and Public
Works Director Murice Green, Human Resource Director Steve Ward,
Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Agent C. J. Brown,
Community Development Director Frank Rowland, Fire Chief
Vanderhoof, Battalion Chief Bill Plunk, Parks and Recreation
Director George Biggs, Justice of the Peace Mr. Dennis Sobba, Mr.
Ben Rice, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, members of the press
and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of April 1, 1999 for approval and/or correction at the
next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 18 March 1999 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for March 1999. MOTION CARRIED.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES .............................. $ 880.00
CONTRIBUTIONS ......................... $ .00
ADOPTIONS/FINES ....................... $ 880.00
TOTAL............................. $ 880.00
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REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/OECD
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for February and March, of Economic and Community
Development Department be approved. Said report reflects:
MONTHLY YR-TO DATE
HOUSING REHABILITATION:
Loan Applications (HOME) ................... 2 2
Grant Applications (CDBG) .................. 2 2
Emergency Handicap (CDBG) .................. 1 1
Warranty Repairs ........................... 0 0
Total Jobs Bid ......................... 5 0
Total Jobs Done ........................ 2 4
MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Sewer line (Loans & Grants
Applications Received ...................... 2 2
Total Jobs Bid ......................... 2 2
Total Jobs ............................. 2 2
Homebuyer Assistance Grant (HAG) MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Application Received .......................... 2 3
Processed ..................................... 2 2
Total Approved ............................ 2 2
HOME BUILDING/RECONSTRUCTION:
MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Loan Applications Processed .................... 2 1
Grant Applications (CDBG Reconstruction) ....... 2 3
Pre-approvals Pending ...................... 2 2
Total Pre-approved Loans ................... 1 1
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard, voted AYE, NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the
monthly Report for March 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire Department.
Said Report reflects a fire loss of $29,000.00 and a Savings Total
of $173,500.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted
AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for March of the Jacksonville Police Department be
APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $278.00 making
TOTAL
COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid for Compact Excavator
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the
low bid meeting specifications from Capital Ford New Holland in
the amount of $21,589.00. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim noted that funds will be drawn from the Street
Department Equipment Budgeted funds.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1119 (#5-99)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE § 18.66;
AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; CREATING AND ADOPTING AN OVERLAY DISTRICT
FOR AREAS WITHIN THE FIVE (5) MILE PLANNING JURISDICTION AND/OR
AFFECTED BY THE AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONE (AICUZ); AND,
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that this will be the second reading for the
Ordinance.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to place Ordinance
1119 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for the Second Time.
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Mayor Swaim invited public comment and Mr. Lyndon Whitledge
addressed the Council saying that he would like go on record in
opposition to the Ordinance citing that he feels it is a violation
of separation of church and state by regulating churches.
Mrs. Una Piver stated that she is also opposed to the Ordinance,
adding that it is unconstitutional. She said that she did not see
how those who took an oath to uphold the constitution can vote for
the Ordinance.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to Accept
Ordinance 1119 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance
1119 be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
1119 read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that Ordinance
1119 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1119 THIS THE 15th DAY
APRIL 1999.
b. RESOLUTION 518 (#5-99)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE CONTINUATION OF HOME GAMES
AT WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS' FOOTBALL TEAM; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that mayors in the central Arkansas area are
trying to generate more use of the central community for major
events in the Little Rock area, adding that with the opening of
the arena it is hoped to have bus companies that will allow people
to stay in Jacksonville for the events. He related that moving
games could limit the opportunity for hotel, motel and restaurants
in the community. He stated that the Resolution addresses
economic opportunities.
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Alderman Fletcher related that given the population of the central
Arkansas area, consideration should be given to keep the games in
Little Rock.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to read
Resolution 518 (#5-99). MOTION CARRIED.
At which time City Attorney Bamburg began to read Resolution 518
(#5-99).
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to dispense with
the reading of the Resolution in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher to approve
Resolution 518 (#5-99). MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim related that the City Clerk will certify the
Resolution and send a copy to the athletic department of the
University of Arkansas.
c. OECD Allocation of funds for Special Projects.
Mayor Swaim related that while the allocation of funds is not
outside their purview, they were not specifically addressed when
previously adopted.
Mr. Frank Rowland said that there are two specific areas of
request for 1999 funding. He related that Parks and Recreation
has requested $10,000.00 to be used for playground equipment in
Galloway and Stage Coach Park. He then related that those funds
are in the 1999 budget and specified for parks and equipment,
adding that this specific allocation would need Council approval.
He further related that this item was addressed during the
citizens meetings but was not earmarked for any specific park.
He stated that the second request of funding in the amount of
$5,000.00 is from the Jacksonville Care Channel to help with their
operations. He stated that research revealed that this type of
request is authorized in HUD guidelines, and that "15% of the
City's annual budget could be used for public service activities".
He related that he recommends approval for both items.
Mayor Swaim related that funding for the Jacksonville Care Channel
is a "one-time funding request" and will be used in the Care
Channel relocation closer to the neighborhood they most serve. He
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related that the request falls within the range of providing
service to the residents of the Sunnyside Hills Addition and the
adjoining area. He stated that the Care Channel provides food as
well as other services to the needy of our community, adding that
this is not a continually funding obligation to the Care Channel
but a one-time situation.
Mayor Swaim stated that in visiting Galloway Park he viewed
situations for equipment repair and that Stage Coach Park has
received much equipment in the past few years. He stated that he
felt this to be a good request.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Wilson, Mayor Swaim
stated that he clarified with the Jacksonville Care Channel that
the request is a one-time funding situation for a specific
purpose. He related that it is not within the City's jurisdiction
to provide operational funding for the facility.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve CDBG
funds of $10,000.00 for Parks and Recreation in the Galloway and
Stage Coach Parks; and one-time funding of $5,000.00 to be used to
help the Jacksonville Care Channel relocate. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim urged early registration for the
Municipal League Conference to be held in June.
Mayor Swaim then announced that the graduation of the Business
Development Center will be held Tuesday 20 April 1999. He related
future business to be addressed before the Council regarding
additional information to assist in the future of helping new
businesses getting started in Jacksonville. He stated that Frank
Rowland and Kay Phillips are pleased with the class results. He
encouraged attendance.
Mayor Swaim related that the City Clean-up will be held Saturday
17 April 1999 and will meet at 8:00 a.m. in the front parking lot
of the middle school.
Alderman Smith commended the meetings held recently by the Little
Rock Air Force Base Community Council and that he heard good
responses regarding the Jacksonville Community Center.
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Mayor Swaim concurred with Alderman Smith, adding stated that he
had received comments of interest from other mayors contemplating
building a Community Center and requesting information. He stated
that the facility has received much notoriety from within the
State as well as other States.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim, without objection, adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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