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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 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 5, 2004 at the regular meeting place of the Council.
Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and Mayor Swaim led a standing
audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Stroud, 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 Bamburg, Deputy
Clerk Tawnya Johnson, Human Resource Director Charlie Brown, Finance
Director Paul Mushrush, Public Works Director Jimmy Oakley, Parks and
Recreation Director George Biggs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Police Captain
J.J. Martin, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Wastewater Manager Thea
Hughes, Mrs. Glenda Fletcher, Mrs. Lendy Lewis, Mr. Tommy Dupree, Mr.
Larry Dupree, Mrs. Judy Dupree, Mr. Larry Smith, interested citizens and
members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
August 5, 2004 for approval and/or correction at the next Regularly
Scheduled City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting of 17 June 2004 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Request to Grant Matching Funds for Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program
Mayor Swaim stated that the Police Department has secured a grant for
$12,796.00 with a $1,280.00 match.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve grant-
matching funds of $1,280.00 to be drawn from Capital Equipment fund.
MOTION CARRIED.
7:00 PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1230 (14-04)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE §12.04.010 ET. SEQ. AND
THE MASTER STREET PLAN FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at approximately the 7:02 p.m.
Mayor Swaim stated that Ordinance 1230 involves an amendment to the
Master Street Plan that places access roads and through streets in the
proposed future development of the Legacy Development property within the
Master Street Plan. He noted that the Development is primarily for
commercial development. He noted that the Ordinance also addresses the
West Main Relocation Plan. He stated that the West Main Relocation would
extend into the Legacy property.
Maps were displayed for audience comment.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to close the public
hearing at approximately 7:04 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1230 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1230.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1230 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1230 be
placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1230.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1230 be
placed on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1230.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1230 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1230 THIS 5 DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
PARKS & RECREATION:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: b. PRESENTATION Waste Management/Two Pines Landfill
Mayor Swaim recognized Mr. George Wheatley, expressing that Waste
Management has funded scholarships for City of Jacksonville students for
a number of years.
Mr. Wheatley introduced Mr. Jim Dunbar the engineer for Two Pine
Landfill. He mentioned earlier presentations made at the Chamber of
Commerce and with City Council. He stated that the scholarship program
was started in 1999, donating funds to the City of Jacksonville and the
Education Foundation. He stated that he is presenting a check to the
City for $25,000.00 for 25 new scholarships, adding that the scholarships
are for students in Jacksonville and North Pulaski County. He related
that the total contribution for educational scholarships is approximately
$270,000.00 since 1999. He continued that 219 students have been offered
scholarships, adding that many of the students would not have attended
college without the scholarships. He stated that some students only
planned to attend for one semester or one year but continued to get their
degree. He stated that Waste Management is very proud of the students.
He read “thank-you” notes from students awarded scholarships, expressing
their appreciation for the encouragement the scholarship provided them in
establishing their motivation to begin and complete a college degree.
Mayor Swaim was presented a check for $25,000.00 for the educational
scholarships.
Mayor Swaim expressed his appreciation to the Waste Management Company as
a good corporate citizen in the Community. He explained that the
scholarship is intended for those students who would not otherwise have
received a scholarship or opportunity to attend college. He noted that
the scholarship offers students the incentive to try college for at least
one semester, adding that many times after beginning they discover that
they can accomplish a full formal education.
c. RESOLUTION 574 (#2-04)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS FOR THE WEST
INTERCEPTOR PROJECT; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim stated that the City is privileged to have good Wastewater
and Water Commissions. He related that the Wastewater Commission has
been forward thinking and is planning an outfall line to help development
in west Jacksonville. He stated that Resolution 574, as a formality,
will provide authorization to procure necessary easements for the
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project.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to read Resolution
574. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading
of Resolution 574.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
Mayor Swaim noted that the planned project is estimated at approximately
two million dollars.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve Resolution
574. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S): Mayor Swaim announced that Mr. Martindill of the Peaches
establishment has chosen to appeal the ruling from the ABC Board, adding
that the date for the rehearing will be forthcoming. He stated that the
City will be prepared to go before the full ABC Board to defend its
position.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Fletcher regarding amendments
to the present sign ordinance, Mayor Swaim stated that at this point the
City will need to proceed on the current course. He added that the City
is considering other possible avenues once the hearing phase is
completed.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim, without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:17 p.m.
Respectfully,
________________________ _________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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