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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:29 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 September 21, 2000 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation
and Kyle Clement and David Vozzella from Scout Troop 128 led a 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, Executive Mayoral Secretary Bertha Tipton, Human Resource Director Dennis Foor, Finance Director Paul Mushrush,
City Engineer Jay Whisker, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Police Chief Hibbs, Police Captain Baker, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Purchasing Agent C.J. Brown, Mrs. Lendy Lewis,
Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Deputy of Public Works Jimmy Oakley, Parks and Recreation Administration Manager Patty Walker, Mr. Terry Sansing, 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 September 7, 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 Lewis that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 15 August 2000 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the Regular Monthly Report for August from the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Total value
of reported Stolen Property $123,138.00, Total value of Recovered Stolen Property $62,591.00, and Total Report Sales $362.00.
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REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to APPROVE the Regular Monthly Report for August from the Jacksonville Fire Department, which reflects a fire loss of $547,200.00,
and a Savings Total of $1,281,000.00.
Mayor Swaim noted that the Police Chief Larry Hibbs is in attendance and is celebrating a birthday. Mayor Swaim and the City Council joined in wishing him a happy birthday and continued
success in his recovery.
Alderman Fletcher noted the high number of complaints handled by the Police Department on a daily basis.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. Motion received (10) AYE. (0) NAY. MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: a. Request to Accept Bid for Dupree Park Walking Trail and Parking Lot
Mayor Swaim related that the City has secured a federal grant to construct a walking trail through Dupree Park and has advertised for bids to lay the asphalt. He stated that it would
be an eight (8) foot track, which is not the standard size regarding an asphalt machine, adding that three bids have been received and the low bid is $24,078.96 from Dougan Asphalt.
He noted that the funds would be drawn from grant money.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the low bid from Dougan Asphalt in the amount of $24,078.96. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Request to Accept Bid for Dupree Park Soccer Field Lighting
Mayor Swaim related that the project went to bid three separate times, noting that Alderman Williamson has worked to ensure that lighting requirements are met. He then related that
project costs were higher than had been budgeted and there were concerns regarding the poles.
Alderman Williamson related that when the project was originally bid they had planned to put lights on the backside of existing poles, however, concerned about weight the pole manufacturer
would not stand behind that application.
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He then related that the project went back to re-bid with four poles instead of two, adding that while the bid is a little high that the contractor has suggested using concrete poles
instead of steel poles. He suggested that the City request submittals before the actual work is performed.
In response to a question from Alderman Smith, Alderman Williamson related that Spurlock, Inc. is based in Searcy and is a very reputable contractor.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that the first time the project was bid, it received one bid, the second time it drew four, and the third produced one. He mentioned the extensiveness involved
in submitting a bid and related that Parks and Recreation Director Biggs has worked with Spurlock regarding a change order, which would lower project costs from $89,440.00 to $77,000.00.
Parks and Recreation Director Biggs related that a change order has lowered costs by using direct bearing concrete spun poles. He expressed desire to move the project forward as quickly
as possible given time constraints regarding the soccer season and impending time change.
Mayor Swaim related that if the bid is accepted with the change order, $47,000.00 in funds was budgeted from Parks and Recreation and $30,000.00 can be drawn from the Capital Improvement
Fund.
Alderman Williamson moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to Accept the low bid from Spurlock, Inc. with a change order to $77,000.00 with $47,000.00 to be drawn from Parks and Recreation
Fund and $30,000.00 to be drawn from Capital Improvement Fund.
In response to concerns expressed by Alderman Wilson, Parks Director Biggs related that all fields are multi-use and that the soccer field will be shared for football. He then related
that lighting will provide for expansion of the soccer program and prevent early cut-off for games because there is no lighting. He stated that along with extended play, lighting will
provide the ability to accept more teams for registration. He pointed out that the recently purchased 20-acre field behind the soccer field will be used for a practice area along with
other uses for the fields.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Williamson, Director
Biggs related that there are currently 600 youths, 34 teams involved in the youth soccer program, which will increase with lighting.
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Discussion ensued regarding an eight-field complex being constructed in North Little Rock and concern for grass growth given the dry weather.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
a. ORDINANCE 1143 (#15-00)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: 411 WALNUT STREET, JACKSONVILLE ARKANSAS); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 AND THE
LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Engineer Whisker related that Mr. Roberts owns two-acres in the area and has converted a shop in the rear of his home to an apartment. He related that the Planning Commission approved
a zoning change from R-1 to R-2 to accommodate multi-family use.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Fletcher that Ordinance 1143 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 Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with the reading of Ordinance 1143 in its entirety. 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 Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Ordinance 1143 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 Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1143 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.
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Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1143 on THIRD AND FINAL 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 Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to APPROVE AND ADOPT Ordinance 1143. 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 1143 THIS THE 21st DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 2000.
b. ORDINANCE 1144 (#16-00)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: 1308, 1310, AND 1312 SOUTH HIGHWAY 161, JACKSONVILLE ARKANSAS); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS
213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Engineer Whisker related that a cabinet making shop is currently in place and when purchased recently the new owner wanted to continue the same operation to a greater nature requiring
a C-4 zoning, which was approved by the Planning Commission.
It was noted that the property is located to the southern side of Highway 161 and does not include the Lamb residence.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1144 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 Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with the reading of Ordinance 1143 in its entirety. 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.
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Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Ordinance 1144 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 Ray to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1144 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 Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1144 on THIRD AND FINAL 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 APPROVE AND ADOPT Ordinance 1144. 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 1144 THIS THE 21st DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 2000.
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1142 (#13-00)
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE (1) MILL AND ONE (1) MILL AGAINST ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE
OF LEVYING ONE (1) MILL AND ONE (1) MILL AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK
OF PULASKI COUNTY THE TAX LEVIED AND OTHER PRESCRIBED MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that Ordinance 1142 is the standard annual
millage ordinance effecting real and personal property collections by Pulaski County. He pointed out that the City of Jacksonville
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does not assess the five mill real or personal property tax regarding operations that it has the capability to collect. He did note that there is one-mill assessed each for Fire and
Police voted for by the general public. He related that it is a house keeping measure to enact the collection.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1142 be placed on FIRST READING and dispense with the reading of the ordinance in its entirety, reading only the heading.
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 Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve Ordinance 1142 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 Ray to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1142 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 Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1142 on THIRD AND FINAL 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 APPROVE AND ADOPT Ordinance 1142. 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.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:29 P.M.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1142 THIS THE 21st DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 2000.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim asked that Council members remain after the meeting to answer questions for the Boy Scouts present in the audience. He then welcomed Chief Hibbs presence at Council.
Alderman Wilson suggested that the City Council as a group acknowledge Tom Cory’s contributions regarding industrial recruitment and development. He requested that a letter of recognition
be sent to Mrs. Betty Cory from the City in appreciation of his time and effort.
Alderman Wilson mentioned the recent article in the Democrat-Gazette regarding the joint operating agreement between Little Rock and North Little Rock. He encouraged the Jacksonville
Water Commission to work with those entities to ensure long-term supply for the community.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer