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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 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 March 1, 2001 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Mayor Swaim delivered the invocation and
Chris McCarty of Scout Troop 170 led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Stroud, Twitty and Howard answered. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Alderman Fletcher arrived
at approximately 7:04 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, Human Resource Director Dennis Foor, City
Engineer Jay Whisker, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Fireman Ron Peek, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Parks Assistant Administrator
Patty Walker, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Helen Stroud, Mrs. Lendy Lewis, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Jacksonville Patriot Reporter Peggy Koury, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 1, 2001 for approval and/or correction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 15 February 2001 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for February 2001. Report reflects the following:
REVENUES……………………………………………$ 422.00
CONTRIBUTIONS………………………………$ 0.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES…………………………$ 422.00
TOTAL……………………………………………………$ 422.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular Monthly Report for February be APPROVED. Report reflects; Total Value of Reported Stolen Property $98,443.00, Total
value of Recovered Stolen Property $61,333.00, Total Report Sales $206.00.
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MARCH 15, 2001
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REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the Regular Monthly Report for February, which reflects a fire loss of $116,800.00, and a Savings Total of $50,000.00.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. (0) voted NAY. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim acknowledged in appreciation a letter received from the Pet Angles and Mrs. Knight commending the Council and the Animal Control Department for their improvement efforts.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS/Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fiscal Year 2000
Chief Hibbs related that the LLEBG grant was applied for through the block grant funds available from the Federal Government with a $5,000 match and the award amount is $40,332. He
related that the items to be purchased are a (1) Crown Victoria Police vehicle, (1) Multi-Media Projector Computer, and trading cars for officers.
Mayor Swaim related that the funds are not budgeted and will need to be drawn from the Equipment Fund.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve $5,000.00 in block grant matching funds. MOTION CARRIED.
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID FOR FLOOR COVERING
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the low bid of $12,478.00 from Contract Floors regarding floor covering. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim related that the floor covering will be installed primarily in the walking track area to replace the carpeting and the workout area.
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MARCH 15, 2001
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It was noted that the company is based in North Little Rock and that funds will be drawn from the Parks budget.
In response to a question from Alderman Stroud, Director Biggs related that roof leaks in the area near the entrance have not yet been repaired. He related that the rubber floor covering
will help in appearance.
Mayor Swaim related that efforts regarding the original contract have caused a delay in roofing repairs.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
a. REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID FOR MAT AND TOWEL SERVICE
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the low bid from Cintas Corporation in the amount of $344.44 weekly.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim noted that funds will be drawn from budgeted funds by the various departments.
b. REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID FOR FIRE AND POLICE UNIFORMS
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the Fire and Police Uniform bid from Cruise Uniforms in the amount of $2080.41.
It was noted that Skaggs Uniforms submitted the low bid, but has since gone out of business.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
c. RESOLUTION 545 (#5-01)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF BUSINESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVANTAGE ARKANSAS PROGRAM (ALSO KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM-ACT 947 OF 1993 AS AMENDED); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that ICM is constructing a new building and will be purchasing additional equipment, adding that Mr. Bruce McFadden would like the opportunity to use the Advantage
Arkansas Program regarding tax incentives.
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Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read Resolution 545. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Resolution.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with the reading of Resolution 545 in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Resolution 545. MOTION CARRIED.
d. RESOLUTION 546 (#6-2001)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO DESTROY SPECIFIC FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to read Resolution 546. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Resolution.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to dispense with the reading of Resolution 546 in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve Resolution 546.
In response to a question from Alderman Fletcher, Mayor Swaim related that the City Clerk’s Office is maintaining records by computer, and pointed out that microfiche no longer the most
inefficient manner to maintain records and it is hoped that the City will obtain the ability to create data records with read/write CD ROM.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
e. RESOLUTION 547 (#7-2001)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 1882, WHICH ALLOWS FOR CREATION OF A SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BY DETACHMENT;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Stroud related that Resolution 547 expresses support for House Bill 1882 placed before legislation by Pat Bond. He related that the Bill stems from a general feeling in the
City that Jacksonville needs its own school system and House Bill 1882 would allow for that consideration. He related that the Bill has passed the house committee, and is presently
before the Senate Educational Committee. He stated that in speaking with Senator Gwatney, he feels that the Bill will pass and encouraged calls to Senators in support of the Bill.
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Mayor Swaim stated that the resolution is a show of support and does not automatically establish a separate school district. He pointed out that there has been some confusion regarding
the Resolution and the annual millage and that he hoped the two would not be confused because there should not be any relation drawn between the two at this time.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to read Resolution 547. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve Resolution 547.
Alderman Sansing stated that there has been much frustration among the residents in the City, adding that the City has experience essentially zero growth over the last few years as shown
by the census. He related that much of that can be attributed to the lawsuit regarding Little Rock School District and the Pulaski County School District and the fear from parents that
their children will be forced to bus. He stated that he feels it would be better for citizens who have children not to have to live in the constant fear of a lawsuit forcing their children
to be bused outside the City.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
2000 Census
Mayor Swaim stated that the census revealed that the City’s population had grown by 815 residents, adding that Jacksonville feels like most other cities in the State in that the count
was not as good as was hoped. He related that recently at the National League of Cities Meetings it had been announced, that while most cities felt they did not get a full count and
the government realizes a possible undercount, they have chosen not to adjust those counts.
He stated that growth was projected between 30,500 and 30,600, but added that he is still please because over the last ten years there were a number of changes at LRAFB and the City
still showed positive growth. He went on to say that some cities in Pulaski County actually lost growth and in one City’s case there was a 2% decrease. He said that he regrets more
people did not participate and understand the importance of the census count. He then related that Jacksonville will loose some Sales Tax revenue because of larger growth in other cities,
but feels while every dollar is significant the loss in the overall budget will not be too
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significant. He related the importance of lost budget dollars, stating that absence of previously received revenue does make a difference. He stated that there would be a slight decrease
in the percentage from the County Sales Tax, and that it bears mentioning that the City must be ever diligent not spend money that it does not have coming in the following year.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer