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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:30 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 June 1, 2000 at the regular meeting place of the
Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation and Mayor Swaim
led a 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. Mayor Swaim also
answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Alderman Fletcher arrived at
approximately 7:03 p.m. PRESENT ten (10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of
Administration Murice Green, Director of Human Services Dennis
Foor, CDBG Director Frank Rowland, Purchasing Assistance Angela
Blacklock, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Mrs. Judy
Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Becky Foor, Firefighter Kyle Rhone,
Parks and Recreation Administration Manager Patty Walker, Mr. Terry
Sansing, Jacksonville Patriot Reporter Peggy Koury, Leader Reporter
Rob Cox, Democrat-Gazette Reporter Larry Ault and interested
citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of May 18, 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 4 May 2000 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid for Fire Pumper Apparatus
Mayor Swaim related that purchase of a new fire truck has been
authorized and the bids represent that purchase, adding that the
comparison and recommendation from the Fire Department is at each
workstation.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Williamson to approve the
recommended bid from Pierce Manufacturing in the amount of
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$163,175.00 and reject the low bid from Central State.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Swaim noted that justification states that there are a number
of items which differ, pointing out that the bid from Pierce
Manufacturing includes ladders on their truck along with a discount
offer for early pay off.
Alderman Elliott noted that the difference between the low bid and
the recommended bidder is only $1,100.00 on a $163,000.00 item.
Mayor Swaim related that funds would be drawn from budgeted funds
for Fire Department Equipment.
Alderman Wilson pointed out that the delivery time is half that of
other bids submitted.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1137 (#9-2000)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PERSONNEL POLICY
MANUAL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the item has appeared several times before
Council for recommendation. He related that there will be a
personnel committee appointed to look at changes for the following
year. He then reviewed the changes regarding Workers Compensation
which states that Workers Compensation will remain unchanged as in
the past providing that employees will receive full payment with
submission of the Workers Compensation check.
Discussion ensued and Mayor Swaim stated that all policies have
remained the same with only the mandatory drug policy additions.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Gentry, Mr. Foor
related that the major change under the Family Medical Leave Act
based on advice from the Municipal League attorney is expanded
explanations of the FMLA Act and policy.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Foor stated that basically most of the changes were
administrative, such as changing Department Heads to Directors, an
expansion of FMLA, and major changes to the drug and alcohol policy
with the addition of random testing for safety and security
sensitive positions.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that Ordinance
1137 be placed 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. Whereupon, City
Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to ACCEPT
Ordinance 1137 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.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1137 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.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1137 on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
In response to a question posed by Officer Nusser, Mayor Swaim
related that sick leave provisions have not changed, adding that a
doctor’s note will still be required following two consecutive sick
days.
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.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE AND
ADOPT Ordinance 1137 without an emergency clause. ROLL CALL:
Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
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Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be attached and adopted. 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 APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1137 THIS THE 1st DAY OF
JUNE 2000.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim congratulated Fire Chief John
Vanderhoof in celebrating 30 years with the Fire Department.
He then asked that Chief Vanderhoof pass on thanks to the committee
who worked on bids for the fire truck which came in under expected
expenditure.
GRAHAM ROAD FIRE STATION
Chief Vanderhoof related that the brickwork is being completed,
adding that the kitchen and living area has been opened. He
related HVACR work is scheduled as soon as the brickwork is
completed, adding that this is the first major improvement project
since the station was built in 1968. He then related that the roof
has been completed.
RAILROAD OVERPASS PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Swaim related that there will be a pubic hearing June 29,
2000 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center. He
said that it is hoped this will be the final meeting prior to
acquisition rights-of-way and utility location before bids.
MARTIN STREET POOL
Mayor Swaim responded that the pool has opened for the season, but
is not a permanent situation. He related that the committee
continues with efforts to build a new pool. He reminded Council of
the annual repairs, adding that it will eventually need to be
replaced.
ACCESS ROAD BETWEEN JAMES STREET AND RAMADA INN
Mayor Swaim related that the Highway Department was notified
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immediately regarding events and repairs needed. He then related
that work on the Vandenburg exit has begun as per design of the
Highway Department. He stated that there would be a new ramp built
in the location of Arthur’s Beauty College.
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He related that there will be two intersections instead of just the
one now. He further related concerns for future traffic
situations. He then commented on efforts involving other projects,
mentioning efforts to relocate the recycling center to the Jemelco
property. He related efforts also to secure the Vertac site for
future development, adding that the City has applied for a $100,000
redevelopment grant regarding a clear title for redevelopment.
He then related that paving will begin shortly and milling
operations will begin in a week and be completed in approximately
two weeks.
Mayor Swaim encouraged attendance of the City Picnic, which will be
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Saturday, June 10 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Swaim related on-going efforts to hire an additional Code
Enforcement employee, pointing out the inundation of complaint
calls. Discussion ensued regarding process time factors and repeat
offenders.
Mr. Green related that the “Pet Angels” will be reviewing current
Animal Control ordinances, adding that the first meeting will be
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held June 8 at 7:00 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the
increased adoption rate after the previous ordinance revision and
that the neuter and spay process is effective regarding the over
population of cats and dogs.
Alderman Ray was congratulated on the birth of granddaughter
Adianna Joshline Kimble Ray born May 30, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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