99 FEB 18.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
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 February 18, 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 (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Human Resource Director Steve Ward, City Engineer Duane
Reel, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Agent C. J.
Brown, Public Works Director Murice Green, Police Chief Hibbs,
Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Battalion Chief Ron Peek, Parks and
Recreation Director George Biggs, Parks and Recreation Chairman
John Fortenbury, Planning Commission Chairman Bob Walker, Mr.
Tommy Dupree, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Edith Smith,
Mrs. JoAnn Williamson, Mrs. Barbara Green, Leader Reporter Rob
Cox, Jacksonville Patriot Editor Jon Parham, and interested
citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of February 4, 1999 for approval and/or correction at the
next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the minutes
of the Regular City Council Meeting of 21 January 1999 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the
monthly Report for January 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire
Department. Said Report reflects a fire loss of $29,260.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular
Monthly Report for January of the Jacksonville Police Department
be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $243.00 making
TOTAL COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Chief Vanderhoof complimented school children from the
Jacksonville Jr. High who hosted a style show and raised $500.00
for the South Bend relief fund. He recognized Jacksonville Jr.
High School teacher Mrs. JoAnn Williamson.
Mayor Swaim related that the Jacksonville community has responded
well to the needs of South Bend, McRae and Beebe area and
commended those efforts. He related that the City offered
assistance with permits for the South Bend area.
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:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Coach of the Year Awards 1998
Parks and Recreation Chairman John Fortenbury and Director George
Biggs presented the following Coach of the Year Awards for 1998.
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH SOFTBALL:
Al Gall
Mike Dietz
Randy Rainbolt as winner of Softball Coach of the Year 1998
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH BASEBALL:
Joe Mitchell
Rick Ussery
Daniella Rose as winner of Baseball Coach of the Year 1998
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH SOCCER:
Chrissy Woodson
Jeff Shelton
Glenn Coonts as winner of Soccer Coach of the Year 1998
Mayor Swaim congratulated the nominees and winners and related
that it is a pride for the community and commended the efforts of
those commissioners and their volunteer efforts. He then related
that the Baseball Association along with volunteers is hard at
work preparing for the upcoming Regional Tournament to be hosted
by the City of Jacksonville. He related the positive effects of
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the guidance our youth receive from their coaches.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 513 (#1-99)
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF
VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF BAILEY BOULEVARD, JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: BAILEY BOULEVARD NORTH OF PARRISH
STREET); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read Resolution
513 (#1-99). MOTION CARRIED.
At which time City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 513 (#1-99) in
its entirety.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve
Resolution 513 (#1-99). MOTION CARRIED.
b. RESOLUTION 514 (#2-99)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERN AND OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED
CONSENT DECREE TO BE ENTERED IN THE MATTER OF UNITED STATES VERSES
HERCULES LRC-99022; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that Jacksonville has worked very closely with
Hercules in the Vertac plant site clean up which facilitated clean
up efforts for Dupree Park and the lake. He then related that
Hercules has been ordered to made additional settlements to the
State and Federal Government, adding that a significant fund
amount is being proposed for use in the Bald Knob West Point area
for reforesting and reclaiming of wetlands. He said that while
this is a worthwhile project that the wildlife service is working
on; he would like to see Jacksonville take the opportunity during
the public comment period to ask the judge to consider other
situations. He related the desire to ask that funds be spent in
the community where the damage occurred, mentioning the Bayou Meto
Basin area. He stated that over the years Vertac and the issues
that came from it caused considerable harm to the Jacksonville
community. He said he is pleased that Jacksonville has recovered
but there are still areas in and adjoining the community where
funds could be used as opposed to moving funds as far away as Bald
Knob. He stated that a Resolution could be presented to the
agency or judge hearing the case for reconsideration in using
funds in the Jacksonville community. He suggested Reed's Bridge
Battle site that is part of the Bayou Meto Basin, purchasing land
along the basin and reforesting with hardwoods, and other land for
reforesting just outside town.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Alderman Wilson reiterated that it is imperative that Hercules
settlement funds be used in the area where the damage occurred. He
stated that while the Bald Knob Wildlife Management area may need
what they propose it has nothing to do with damage from the
Hercules plant. He then related that there are many project areas
where the Departments of Agriculture or Fish and Wildlife Service
could utilize those funds in the Bayou II Bayou Meto Watershed
area to mitigate problems Vertac created.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the
rules and place Resolution 514 (#2-99) on the agenda. MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to read
Resolution 514 (#2-99). MOTION CARRIED.
At which time City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 513 (#1-99) in
its entirety.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve
Resolution 514 (#2-99). MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim, without objection, adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
___________________________ ____________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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