99 AUG 19.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 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 August 19, 1999 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, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum.
PRESENT ten (10), ABSENT (1).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of Administration Murice Green, Human Resource Director Dennis Foor,
City Engineer Duane Reel, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Assistant Angelia Blacklock, Planning Commission Chairman Bob Walker, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof,
Battalion Chief Bill Plunk, OECD Administrative Assistant Gerri Prince, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Ms. Martha Boyd,
Mr. Terry Sansing, Leader Reporter Rick Kron, Democrat-Gazette Reporter Larry Ault, Patriot Reporter Peggy Koury, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 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 Lewis that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 15 July 1999 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to APPROVE the monthly Report for July 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire Department. Said Report reflects a fire loss of $201,350.00 and
a savings total of $39,600.00 for the month.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the Regular Monthly Report for July of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $346.00,
Reported Stolen Property $66,742.00, Recovered Stolen Property $17,948.00.
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AUGUST 19, 1999
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REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/OECD
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the Regular Monthly Report for July, of Economic and Community Development Department be approved. Said report reflects:
HOUSING REHABILITATION: MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Loan Applications (HOME) ................... 0 8
Grant Applications (CDBG) .................. 0 6
Emergency Handicap (CDBG) .................. 2 4
Warranty Repairs ........................... 1 3
Total Jobs Bid ............................. 4 13
Total Jobs Completed ....................... 1 7
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 2 10
Sewer line (Loans & Grants) MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Applications ............................... 1 4
Total Jobs Bid ............................. 2 4
Total Jobs Completed ....................... 0 2
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 2 4
Homebuyer Assistance Grant (HAG) MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Applications ............................... 1 12
Approved ................................... 0 9
Processed & Closed ......................... 1 9
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 1 3
HOME BLDG/BUYING/RECONSTRUCTION SALES: MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Homes built or re-constructed completed .... 1 2
Construction Sales ......................... 0 1
Mortgage Loan Applications ................. 0 2
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 2 6
Pending Financing .......................... 0
Approved Mortgage Loans .................... 0
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
Stanphill Road - Residents do not want a sidewalk on the north side of the road. Will hold a meeting in August to discuss alternatives.
Goshen Street - 2 Bid Dates: (1) Too high (2) no bidders re-bidding.
Sage Street - Engineering firm chosen will be presented during the August 19th Council meeting.
Spring Street - Work postponed until summer school break of 2000.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
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.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
ORDINANCE 1125 (#11-99)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE § 18.76; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to place the Ordinance on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. Motion received TEN (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
City Engineer Reel related that he did not feel it would be a problem if the size of signage was increased from 14" by 22" to 18" by 24". He then stated that, however, he did feel that
paragraph B should strike manufacturing zones from sign placements and specifically state that it is not allowed to place signs on public rights-of-way. He added that the reason it
was allowed for schools is because there are only two high schools and six other middle and Jr. High educational institutions which have community wide participation. He stated that
he does not have a problem with those institutions placing signs in the public rights-of-way. He said that there are so many churches it would be hard to keep up with who asks first
and that he felt churches should be restricted to commercial property owned and individual’s residential lot as with political signage requirements. He stated that he felt there should
be wording in the ordinance which restricts churches from public rights-of-way and strike manufacturing zones.
In response to a question from Alderman Fletcher, City Engineer Reel related that with the advertisement for the production of "Grease" he felt it reasonable to allow advertisement
of the function on City wide bases since it is considered a community wide function. He related that the Planning Commission has suggested a maximum limit of two events per year and
advertising time of three weeks prior and one week after the event. He stated
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
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that he felt this needs to be addressed by ordinance and referred to each unit in the schools such as the drama club, athletic booster club that may want to advertise for benefit of
the school.
Alderman Elliott pointed out that Section B Religious Special Event(s) does not permit signs in public rights-of-way, adding that it would only need to have manufacturing zones struck
from the wording. For clarification it was determined that verbiage restricting public rights-of-way and manufacturing zones would be specified in Section B Religious Special Event(s).
Discussion ensued and it was pointed out that no signs can be placed in State Highway rights-of-way as per State law.
Mayor Swaim stated that church and political signs are not allowed on public property referring to the "separation of church and state" laws. He referred to complaints from a private
business owner regarding signs in public rights-of-way.
Mayor Swaim clarified that banners cannot be placed across a street based on the present sign ordinance, adding that a banner location has been established adjacent to the Firestone
store for that purpose. He stated that banners are brought to City Hall and scheduled for placement by the Public Works Department.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to amend Ordinance 1125 (#11-99) Section One: i) (Definitions) under Yard Sign from (14" by 22") to (18" by 24"); Section One: B. Specific.
(12) Religious Special Event(s) to strike the wording of manufacturing zones and add a section e) stating "no such signs shall be placed in public easement areas or manufacturing zones."
Mayor Swaim pointed out that most street rights-of-way that have not been widened are 11.5 feet from the curb.
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 to Amend Ordinance 1125 CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to ACCEPT Ordinance 1125 as amended on FIRST 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.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to place Ordinance 1125 as amended 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.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that Ordinance 1125 as amended 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 1125 read THIRD AND FINAL TIME
by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1125 as amended be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received TEN (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received TEN (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1125 THIS THE 19th DAY
AUGUST 1999.
GENERAL: RESOLUTION 523 (#10-99)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the item of business has been withdrawn pending further considerations.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Ray announced that the Rotary Club of Jacksonville is sponsoring a cardboard boat race encouraging participation.
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Alderman Wilson commended the Parks and Recreation Department along with the Police Department for their job regarding the tournament recently hosted by the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim, without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer