99 MAY 20.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 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 May 20, 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, Gentry, Ray, Wilson,
Williamson, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Lewis
arrived at approximately 7:03 p.m. and Alderman Fletcher arrived
at approximately 7:12 p.m. 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, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, City Engineer Duane
Reel, Purchasing Agent C.J. Brown, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief
Vanderhoof, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Mrs. Judy
Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mr. Terry Sansing, OECD Administrative
Assistant Gerri Prince, Parks and Recreation Chairman John
Fortenbury, Wastewater Utility Manager Dick VanPelt, Jacksonville
Patriot Reporter Peggy Koury, Leader Reporter Rick Kron, and
interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of 6 May 1999 for approval and/or correction at the next
Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that the
minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 15 April 1999 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to APPROVE the
monthly Report for April 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire Department.
Said Report reflects a fire loss of $42,000.00 and a Savings
Total of $170,000.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith,
Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty 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; Report Sales
$252.75 making TOTAL
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 15, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:23 P.M.
COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: Presentation of the 1999 Asphalt Overlay
Program
Mayor Swaim related that the original proposal came in over budget
at sixty-thousand dollars and was re-assessed, adding that it is
budgeted with exact funds.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Wilson, City Engineer
Reel related that the City was divided into segments for the
contractors benefit.
Mayor Swaim related that the bid is being advertised and it is
hoped the work will be completed by early summer.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: DISCUSSION for the Martin Street
Pool repair
ORDINANCE 1122 (#8-99)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING REPAIRS FOR
THE POOL AT THE MARTIN STREET PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the pool has required annual repairs, and
this year the Commission and staff have made efforts to
permanently solve the problem. He related that a proposal close
to bid specifications was over ninety-thousand dollars. He
related that next year the pool will need to be permanently
repaired and that while repair costs are high it is not as
significant as total pool replacement cost.
Mr. George Biggs related that because of the fiberglass covering
the integrity of the structure is interminable. He related that
minimal repairs are proposed for the current year, adding that at
the conclusion of the season the fiberglass lining will be removed
so that permanent repairs can be determined. He related that
permanent repairs would involve a correct fiberglass lining or
plaster. He related that in order to meet the scheduled season
opening temporary repair cost is $14,051.00 and will be performed
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by Cabot Industries. He said that a gel coat without painting has
been proposed which will help in meeting the opening date. He
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stated that without knowing the integrity of the structure the
Commission did not want to propose expenditure of ninety-thousand
dollars at this time.
Mayor Swaim related that to help meet with the season schedule an
ordinance waiving competitive bidding has been prepared. He
related that bids for permanent repairs did not come to fruition.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1122 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. Motion received nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative vote. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City
Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to DISPENSE with
the reading of Ordinance 1122 in its entirety. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine, (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to ACCEPT
Ordinance 1122 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes,
(0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to place
Ordinance 1122 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes,
(0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the Ordinance for the Second Time.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson that
Ordinance 1122 be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance
1122 read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance
1122 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes,
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(0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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MAY 20, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1122 THIS THE 20th DAY
MAY 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 519 (#6-99)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS, TO AUTHORIZE AND/OR EXECUTE MODIFICATIONS AND/OR
CONTRACTS WITH ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON
BEHALF OF THE JACKSONVILLE WASTEWATER UTILITY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to read
Resolution 519. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereas City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 519 (#6-99).
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to dispense with
reading the Resolution 519 (#6-99) in its entirety. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim related that Resolution 519 is a housekeeping measure,
pointing out the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and
Ecology (ADPC & E) became Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality (ADEQ), and continuing authorization for the Mayor to sign
contracts.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to approve
Resolution 519 (#6-99). MOTION CARRIED.
b. RESOLUTION 520 (#7-99)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOCATION OF
THE PROPOSED CLASS I LANDFILL EXPANSION AREA BY WASTE MANAGEMENT,
INC.; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to read
Resolution 520.
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Discussion ensued as to the time factor extension regarding the
expansion. Mr. Mayor said that it is hoped to be extended ten to
twenty years, however, projections regarding volume would affect
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that time factor. He related that the Resolution states that
Jacksonville is the area to have jurisdiction, adding that the
request will be issued a certificate of need by Solid Waste Board
following by a public hearing and approval from ADEQ.
Mayor Swaim related that the main interest of the City is to be
fortunate enough to have a landfill maintained as well as Two
Pine, adding that other alternatives would cost the City
additional time and funds. He stated that Jacksonville has
enjoyed a little better negotiated price with the current
landfill.
Discussion ensued and it was related by Mayor Swaim that the
expansion would not interfere with the proposed North Belt Loop.
He then related that the perimeter is set by the road and all
rights-of way have been defined. He said that the early stages of
the landfill will begin below ground level, adding that once it is
above the level of the roadway visibility will lessen. He pointed
out that State law requires all garbage to be covered nightly.
At this time MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 520 (#7-99).
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with
the reading of Resolution 520 (#7-99) in its entirety. MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve
Resolution 520 (#7-99). MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim related that there will be opportunity during the
process for public input at the public hearings held by ADEQ.
Discussion ensued as to projected numbers for the expansion.
Mr. Mayor related that solid waste districts hold significant
authority regarding the "certificate of need" prior to process by
ADEQ.
GREEN ORDINANCE
Alderman Fletcher voiced support for the creation of a green
ordinance comparable to the one implemented by the City of Little
Rock.
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Discussion ensued as to industrial areas and the amount of trees
in areas that do not contain development. It was noted that a
future green ordinance would be recommended by the Planning
Commission.
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In response to a comment from Alderman Fletcher, City Attorney
Bamburg related that currently the City of Little Rock is revising
their green ordinance, adding that as soon as it is available he
will obtain a draft copy for the Planning Commission to consider.
PARK VIOLENCE
In response to a question posed by Alderman Ray, Mr. George Biggs
related that efforts regarding Police patrol of the Parks have
been increased.
Mayor Swaim related that this is a problem that has arisen and
will be given special consideration to keep the Parks safe.
APPOINTMENTS:
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
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