00 DEC 7.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 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 December 7, 2000 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation
and Troop 542 Boy Scouts Kirk Hendrix and Jared McCoy led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. Vice Mayor Elliott also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Mayor Swaim, Aldermen Lewis, Williamson,
and Howard were attending National League of Cities meetings. Alderman Fletcher was absent. PRESENT five (5), ABSENT (4).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of Administration Murice Green, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Finance Director
Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Agent C.J. Brown, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Deputy of Public Works Jimmy Oakley, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Parks Assistant
Administrator Patty Walker, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Alderman Elect Stroud and Hazel Stroud, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Brenda Allen, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Jacksonville Patriot Reporter
Peggy Koury, Leader Newspaper Reporter Rick Kron, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Elliott presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 16, 2000 for approval and/or correction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 2 November 2000 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for November 2000. Report reflects the following:
REVENUES……………………………………………$ 595.00
CONTRIBUTIONS………………………………$ 0.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES…………………………$ 595.00
TOTAL……………………………………………………$ 595.00
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, and Twitty voted AYE. (0) voted NAY. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: RECOGNITION AWARD
Mrs. Brenda Allen Principal of Jacksonville Junior High School thanked Council for the opportunity to present a Partners in Education for the Future recognition award. She related that
Pulaski County Special School District has 350 partners in the local school district. She stated that items and services donated by partners in support of the local schools are very
important. She explained that the Parks and Recreation Department responded to mowing and leveling needs regarding the school’s ball field.
She stated that she was happy to present on behalf of the Pulaski County Special School District the “Declaration of Business and Education Partners for the Future of Jacksonville Junior
High School” to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Recipient Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs accepted the award and recognized Deputy of Public Works Jimmy Oakley and the Public Works crew regarding their contribution in those
efforts.
Vice Mayor Elliott voiced appreciation for the Jacksonville School Principals and their staff, mentioning the well-coordinated City and School efforts in the community. He thanked the
City staff for helping in community school projects when possible.
GENERAL: a. UPDATE Engineering Projects
City Engineer Jay Whisker related that the Engineering Department is currently involved in several projects, he then highlighted progress regarding the Redmond Road project and announced
that road closure will be advertised prior to construction. He then related the last bid for the final phase of the Calhoun Project was received regarding the area from Marshall Road
to Gregory Street. He stated that low bid came in at $370,000 and will be forwarded to Council following contract review. He stated that the Sidewalk bid will open December 12th 10:00
a.m. regarding 1,200 feet of sidewalk with listed ADA requirements and 12 handicap ramps. He then focused on possible future drainage projects for Berkshire Circle, Thompson, and Oakhurst
Streets. He pointed out that a concrete ditch from Braden to Harpole is projected and mentioned additional
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
drainage concerns for Nina and Heather Streets in the apartment parking lot. He added that Nina and Sharp are also having some drainage problems. He stated that annexation proposals
from the Planning Commission involving areas west and south of Jacksonville will soon be forwarded to the City Council. He then stated that a third annexation is a voluntary annexation
from a single property owner on the northeast end of Jacksonville in the Maddox and Pridmore area. He stated that the property owner has requested annexation into the City and is proposing
a subdivision. He then stated that two other annexations proposed by the Planning Commission are located, one to the west of Jacksonville with a north boundary of the Little Rock Air
Base and southern boundary of Bayou Meto and West Main. He then related that the other annexation is on the south end of Jacksonville from the railroad tracks behind the landfill down
toward St. Luke’s Church off Hwy 161 and ¼ mile to Wooten Road.
b. CDBG Presentation of the Proposed One-Year Action Plan
Vice Mayor Elliott announced that the public hearing will be held December 21st at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
CDBG Director Teresa Watson related that the plan has been before public review since November 20th.
c. Continuance of Beaver Control Contract
Deputy of Public Works Jimmy Oakley related that the Beaver Control Contract has been maintained for several years and it is essential regarding drainage concerns. He noted that contract
cost has declined in the last two years from eleven thousand to approximately nine thousand.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to Accept the bid from D & G Varmint Control in the amount of $9,950.00. MOTION CARRIED.
Vice Mayor Elliott related that funds would be drawn from the Street fund.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Elliott without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer