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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 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 August 16, 2001 at the regular meeting place of the
Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and Vice Mayor Twitty
led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
and Stroud answered roll call. Vice Mayor Twitty also answered ROLL
CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT eight (8), ABSENT (2).
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, Public Works Director Jimmy Oakley,
Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief
Vanderhoof, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Addie Gibson,
interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Twitty presented the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of August 2, 2001 for approval and/or correction at the next
Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes of
the Regular City Council Meeting of 19 July 2001 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular
Monthly Report for July be APPROVED. July Report reflects; Total
Value of Reported Stolen Property $88,064.00, Total value of
Recovered Stolen Property $86,431.00, Total Report Sales $337.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the
Regular Monthly Report for July, which reflects a fire loss of
$219,250.00, and a Savings Total of $181,500.00.
REGULARLY MONTHLY REPORT/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve
the Regular Monthly Report for July 2001.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY
Building Permits 20 Grass Letters 243
Business License 21 Property Mowed 15
Trash Letters 90
INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Trash Removal 0
Bldg. Inspections 53 Prop. Maint. Letters 2
HVACR 32 Property Repairs Made 0
Electrical 67
Plumbing 69 Cost for June $1,495.00
CONDAMNATION
Maint. Letters 15
Repairs Made 0
Demolitions 4
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the
monthly Animal Control Report for July 2001. Report reflects the
following:
CONTRIBUTIONS…………………………… $ 0.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES……………………… $ 494.00
TOTAL………………………………………………… $ 494.00
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
and Stroud voted AYE. (0) voted NAY. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray complimented the Police Department regarding the total
value of stolen property recovered.
Alderman Stroud complimented the Code Enforcement Department
regarding clean-up efforts.
In response to a question from Alderman Fletcher, Mr. Green related
that a meeting is scheduled with Pet Angles regarding the project’s
progress. He related that the foundation bid is forthcoming and that
the ground area has been graded.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
GENERAL: PUBLIC HEARING a. ORDINANCE 1156 (#10-01)
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT ON LOTS 13 AND
14 OF THE MARSHALL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(GENERAL LOCATION: LOTS 13 AND 14 MARSHALL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK);
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Vice Mayor Twitty opened the public hearing at approximately 7:06
p.m.
City Attorney Bamburg related that the ordinance addresses the
abandonment of a right-of-way easement that has been replaced. He
related that during development the owner discovered that an easement
no longer utilized by the Water Department had not been formally
abandoned. He then related that the owner granted another easement
across the property which would allow for the development.
He stated that from his understanding there was no opposition
expressed during Water Department Commission meeting, but added that
a public hearing hosted by the City Council was in order to formally
abandon the easement.
With no one to speak in opposition, Vice Mayor Twitty closed the
public hearing at approximately 7:08 p.m.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1160
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith,
Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion
received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to dispense with the
reading of Ordinance 1160 in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen
Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve
Ordinance 1160 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith,
Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0).
Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance 1160 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen
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Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to further suspend
the rules and place Ordinance 1160 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL
CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and
Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative
votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE AND ADOPT
Ordinance 1160. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray,
Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received
seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1160 THIS THE 16 DAY OF
AUGUST 2001.
b. Community Development Policy and Operating Procedure Manual
Alderman Ray as a member of the committee urged more citizens to
volunteer.
CDBG Director Teresa Watson related that manual includes a change
summary, pointing out that the manual was updated to include uniform
project regulations.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the
Community Development Policy and Operations Procedure Manual. MOTION
CARRIED.
c. Sewer Line Upgrade for Sanitation/Recycling
City Engineer Whisker related that funds were budgeted for the new
recycling facilities and pointed out the existing sanitary sewer
across Marshall Road, which is being rehabbed. He related that the
line has been cleaned for the pipe burst procedure and the City has
attached the project to the low bid contract of the Jacksonville
Wastewater regarding their existing pipe bursting projects. He
stated that cost is $64.00 per foot for 140 feet of improvements.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the
expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund of $64.00 per foot for
140 feet of sewer line improvements. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Green related that the Recycling building is expected to be
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operational by November, adding that the Arkansas Department of
Corrections would be tearing down the old building. He stated that
the asbestos siding contract should be completed in one week.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
He then responded that November is also the target date regarding
completion of the new Animal Shelter.
Alderman Fletcher acknowledged improvements regarding the clean-up
ordinance, but stated that it has been brought to his attention that
many of the right-of-ways and ditches require cleaning by the City.
He asked if the City needs to consider hiring additional personnel
for City clean-up.
Mr. Green stated that the City currently hires two bush hoggers and a
dozen summer hires regarding ditch maintenance. He explained that it
has been difficult to keep personnel, expressing that the average
employment span is approximately three to four days. He stated that
the heat has been the primary cause for the difficulty in keeping
summer maintenance crews. He related that the City will need to hire
additional personnel, but is doing its best to manage those
responsibilities with the available resources.
Alderman Sansing related that the Ordinance may require further
consideration to address additional concerns regarding residents who
have an excess number of vehicles parked at their residence, but are
not in violation of Code because all the vehicles are mechanically
operational.
Alderman Stroud agreed, saying that he had witnessed ten cars parked
at one home. He added that the Council may want to consider
requiring all vehicles to be registered with current license. He
related the need in all considerations to be fair to citizens who
have cars, buses, RV’s, and boats as well as their neighbors.
Alderman Sansing stated that residents living in a city and receiving
that city’s services should conform to the city laws, pointing out
that those same guidelines do not exist for County residents.
Alderman Smith suggested that more time for proving ground be given
regarding ordinance effectiveness before strengthening the ordinance.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Twitty without objection adjourned the meeting at
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approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
________________________ _________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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