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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
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
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Recovered Stolen Property $61,333.00, Total Report Sales $206.00.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
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
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
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
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McFadden would like the opportunity to use the Advantage Arkansas
Program regarding tax incentives.
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MARCH 15, 2001
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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
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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%
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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,
________________________ _________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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