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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 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 June 3, 2004 at the regular meeting place of the Council.
Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and Cub Scout Pack 812 led a
standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag. Pack Leader
Jeryll Story introduced Scouts Henry Beard, Cody Henson, Ajay Story and
Franklin Lathery.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher,
Stroud, Twitty, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered
ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Alderman Lewis was absent. PRESENT nine
(9), ABSENT (1).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg,
Director of Administration Murice Green, Human Resource Director Charlie
Brown, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public
Works Director Jimmy Oakley, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs,
Parks and Recreation Chairman Marsha Dornblaser, Police Captain Martin,
Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Edith Smith, David McClanahan, interested citizens
and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
May 20, 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 6 May 2004 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION: Request to Accept Bid for the Aquatics Park
Mayor Swaim stated that with the help of the Parks and Recreation
Commission the bid was cut by approximately $150,000,00; adding that the
City is also able to contribute additional funds primarily because of the
ruling in the Use Tax case. He stated that the total low bid is
$2,633,250.00, adding that submitted bids were carefully evaluated in
areas of negotiation for comparison.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the low bid
for the Aquatics Parks from Flynco, Inc. in the amount of $2,633,250.00
based on the ability to appropriate additional funds from the collection
of use tax funds.
Mayor Swaim stated that the Park will be constructed substantially as it
was designed, noting that there were some alterations in pool size as
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well as some changes in the aesthetics. He offered that the pool
features will remain as originally proposed.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs answered that the pool would
be constructed of plaster. He then recognized the Parks and Recreation
Commission, the Mayor and City Council for their contributions in seeing
the project to fruition. He related that there had been many
negotiations, adding that the Commission is pleased with the final bid.
He reiterated his appreciation to the City Council and then answered that
the project is proposed for completion in time for the 2005 summer.
Mayor Swaim recognized Finance Director Paul Mushrush, the contractor and
architect as being instrumental in keeping the budget within bid
requirements without sacrificing the quality of the Park. He related
that a payment schedule has been arranged to allow the City to pay for
the project as it develops.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1228
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST
MAIN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON WEST MAIN STREET ADJACENT TO THE NORTH SIDE OF OVERPASS,
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that a public hearing was held at the previously
regularly scheduled City Council meeting regarding the abandonment of an
easement on West Main. He explained that there is a small parcel left
from the construction of the overpass, adding that it serves no practical
purpose for the City. He explained that the two adjacent property owners
have agreed to accept the land and be responsible for maintaining the
property. He stated that the property is approximately 2000 square feet
and is shaped oddly.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that Ordinance 1228 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1228.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1228 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1228 be
placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
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MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1228.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1228
be placed on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1228.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1228 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 1228 THIS 3 DAY OF JUNE 2004.
Mayor Swaim explained to the Cub Scouts, the procedure for City Council
reading and adopting an ordinance at one meeting instead of three
separate meetings.
b. ORDINANCE 1226
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT USE PLAN FOR THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE; CREATING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE § 18.06; AMENDING
THE JACKSONVILLE LAND USE PLAN, MASTER STREET PLAN, AND MASTER SIDEWALK
PLAN; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim note that the Ordinance was approved on first reading at the
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regularly scheduled May 20 City Council meeting and was postponed for
tonight to offer the City Council additional time to review the
Comprehensive Development Plan.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1226 be
placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1226.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE Ordinance
1226 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1226
be placed on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1226.
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Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1226 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
Mayor Swaim related that the Comprehensive Development Plan was formed
through a Committee that hosted several public hearings; along with the
assistance of Metroplan. He added that the Plan includes information
gathered from a public survey of Jacksonville residents.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher,
Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1226 THIS 6 DAY OF MAY 2004.
APPOINTMENT(S): JACKSONVILLE WATER COMMISSION
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the
appointment of Mr. Larry Wilson to the Jacksonville Water Commission for
a term to expire 4/20/2012. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Swaim thanked the Police and Fire Department
regarding their participation in the veteran’s ceremony held at the
Veteran’s Memorial.
He announced that the LRAFB Air Show will be held Saturday and Sunday,
encouraging the public to attend.
He then related that the CDBG Department is sponsoring a
financing/education training seminar at the Community Center on Saturday
beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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Alderman Stroud announced that the 82 Airborne would be performing a
jump for the Air Show, adding that his grandson would be the second to
parachute from the plane. He then answered that his grandson is 19 years
old.
Mayor Swaim stated that many of our men and women serving are of a very
young age, adding that it affects us all. He invited and encouraged
citizens to participate in the planned activities scheduled for the
weekend.
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs announced that registration
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for the fishing derby begins at 7:00 a.m. June 12 and the fishing derby
will start promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Swaim reminded everyone that early voting is continuing through
4:00 p.m. Saturday at City Hall.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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