04 AUG 05.docCITY 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.
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.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1230 THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2004
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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 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
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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,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer