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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
Before the Regular Meeting of the City Council, Vice Mayor
Fletcher introduced Justice of the Peace Dennis Sobba who presided
at the Oath of Office Ceremony in the City Council Chambers at
City Hall. The following Aldermen were present: Aldermen Kenny
Elliott, Marshall Smith, Robert Lewis, Fredrick Gentry, Reedie
Ray, Larry Wilson, Gary Fletcher, Joe Williamson, Avis Twitty and
Bill Howard.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
Regular Session on January 7, 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,
Williamson, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT TEN
(10), ABSENT (0). Vice Mayor Fletcher answered ROLL CALL and
declared a quorum expressing appreciation to the audience for
their attendance. Mayor Swaim was absent on business.
Others present for the meeting were: Mr. Dennis Sobba, Justice of
the Peace, District 11, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Human
Resource Director Steve Ward, Engineering Marci Wilson, City
Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Director Murice Green, Finance
Director Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Agent June "JC" Brown, Police
Chief Larry Hibbs, Planning Commission Chairman Bart Gray, Jr.,
Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Lendy Lewis, other City
employees, petitioners, interested citizens and members of the
press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of December 29, 1998 for study and action at the
next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10 & 17,
and the Budget Hearing Meeting of December 17, 1998 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for December 1998.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES ................................. $ 552.50
CONTRIBUTIONS .............................$ .00
ADOPTIONS/FINES ...........................$ 552.50
TOTAL......................................$ 552.50
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT: ANNUAL REPORT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the
Annual Animal Control Report for 1998.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES ................................. $8,667.50
CONTRIBUTIONS .............................$ 5.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES ...........................$8,667.50
TOTAL..................................... $8,672.50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular
Monthly Report for December of the Jacksonville Police Department
be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Fine Settlements $74,098.30,
Miscellaneous Payments $992.75, Small Claims $150.00, Civil Claims
$455.00, Report Sales $268.00 for total collections of $75,964.05.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
a. Request to close Puritan Drive.
b. Request to close a portion of Parrish Street.
Vice Mayor Fletcher recognized City Attorney Bamburg to address
both items of business.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
City Attorney Bamburg related that these items are for public
hearing; and that since the time the original petitions were
submitted to City Council, the additional signatures from all
adjacent property owners have not been submitted to the City
Clerk.
He suggested that until all signatures (required by State Statute)
are received, Council cannot act to close.
He related that the City Council could choose to host the public
hearings and hold action until signatures are received; or
postpone the hearings until addition information is collected.
Discussion ensued as to property owners north and south of the
east 75 feet of Bailey. He also related that public hearings are
set by Resolution; adding that it is the property owners
responsibility to provide the necessary consent which has not been
received. It was noted that the agenda in error did not announce
these items of business as public hearings.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to postpone the
public hearings for the closure of Puritan Drive and partial
closure of the east 75 feet of Parrish Street.
In response to a query from Alderman Elliott and Wilson, City
Attorney Bamburg related that attempts to notify property owners
were on going and that a motion could be made for a specific time
which would not require further advertisement.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to postpone the
aforementioned public hearings for the next regularly scheduled
City Council meeting of January 21, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION
CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the
re-appointment of John Hardwick and Bob Walker to the Planning
Commission for a term to expire 01/01/2002 and the appointment of
Art Brannen for a term to expire 01/01/2002.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Billy Bowles of 504 Parrish Street commented that he may not
be able to attend the next meeting in January and would like to
know exactly what part of Parrish is being considered for closure;
adding that he lives near the corner of Parrish and Bailey.
City Engineer Reel provided a map of the area indicating the
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proposed 75 foot of closure on Parrish Street.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
Alderman Wilson said that he felt it is important to point out
that the intent of closure is to prevent traffic into the
neighborhood.
In response to a question from the audience, Vice Mayor Fletcher
related that there is no set date for City Council to address the
closure of Thomas and Nixon Streets.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:18
p.m.
Respectfully,
________________________ ______________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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