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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:22 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 18, 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, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud,
Twitty and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL
declaring a quorum. Alderman Lewis was absent. One seat open. PRESENT
eight (8), ABSENT (1).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Bobby Bamburg, Deputy
Clerk Heather Palermiti, Director of Administration Murice Green, Human
Resource Director Charlie Brown, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, City
Engineer Jay Whisker, Public Works Director Jimmy Oakley, CDBG Director
Theresa Watson, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Chamber of
Commerce Director Bonita Rownd, Police Chief Baker, Fire Chief
Vanderhoof, Judy Swaim, Edith Smith, Linda Rinker, Larry Smith, David
McClanahan, Sid Gray, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of
March 4, 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 Stroud that the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting of 5 February 2004 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for February 2004. Said report reflects the Total Value of
Reported Stolen Property $70,102. Total Value of Recovered Stolen Property
$41,230 and Total Report Sales $369.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular
Monthly Animal Control Report for February 2004. Said report reflects:
JANUARY
ADOPTION/FINES: $692.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 0.00
TOTAL: $592.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for February 2004 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
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which reflects a fire loss of $23,500 and a savings total of $585,000.00.
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ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION: Coach of the Year Awards
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs recognized Commissioner John
Fortenbury, adding that the Commission Chairman is Marsha Dornblaser and
Vice Chairman is Mike Dietz.
Director Biggs presented the Softball Coach of the Year Award to Al Gall,
and the Youth Soccer Coach of the Year Award to Mitch Long. He thanked
the coaches for their dedication and volunteerism to the youth programs.
Mayor Swaim expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners and the
various volunteers, adding that without their assistance the City could
not offer the youth programs. He stated that the programs occupy our
youth and help get them involved in positive aspects. He recognized
members of the audience as youths participating in the programs.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1223 (#7-04)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN THE RAILROAD AND GINA CIRCLE
OFF OF SOUTH JAMES, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS
213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Engineer Whisker related that the property is located south of Whit
Davis along James Street and is the completion of Gina Circle. He
related that the development started in the early 80’s and the property
was rezoned for mobile homes and zero lot-line. He noted the zoning
request returns to the original plan of duplex development.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that Ordinance 1223
be placed on FIRST READING.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Fletcher, City Engineer
Whisker stated that the drainage flows back to the railroad ditch on the
northeast corner of the property.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud,
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Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1223.
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Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1223 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1223 be
placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance
1223.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1223 be
placed on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of
Ordinance 1223.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1223
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1223 THIS 18 DAY OF MARCH 2004.
GENERAL: a. Alderman Appointment of Linda Rinker
Mayor Swaim stated that Mrs. Linda Rinker’s name has been submitted as
the Alderman appointment to fill the term of Larry Wilson. He asked if
there were other names the City Council wish to submit.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to appoint Linda
Rinker to fulfill the balance of Alderman Larry Wilson’s term. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim noted that Mrs. Rinker lives in Ward 3 and clarified that she
would need to seek office in November to following the current term. He
then welcomed Mrs. Rinker to the City Council.
b. 2003 CAPER Report for CDBG (Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report.
CDBG Director Theresa Watson stated that the report is a summary of the
work performed in 2003 regarding the distribution of CDBG and Home
Program funds. She related that this the fourth year of the five year
plan as adopted, adding that the plan is on schedule with the exception
of reducing the number of vacant commercial units.
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Mayor Swaim related that the program is not easy given the amount of
money allocated, pointing out that there is always an effort to perform
Community projects and revitalize homes in the area to continue
affordable housing. He noted that Community Development Block Grant
Funds generally range between $300,000 to $350,000 annually, which
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includes expenses for salaries. He related that most of the housing
projects come in above $10,000 per home. He added that the City is
thankful to receive funding, saying that it has helped the City keep
project ongoing in the Sunnyside Hills Addition.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the 2003
CAPER Report from the CDBG Department. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Swaim announced that the Annual Health Fair will
be held at the Community Center on March 20, 2004 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs announced that additionally
Mr. Rob Regnas was chosen for the Baseball Coach of the Year Award. He
then stated that the Health Fair activities would be focused on the
youth, adding that the program is targeting childhood obesity and healthy
lifestyles. He encouraged everyone to attend.
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Mayor Swaim announced that April 3 is the Annual City Clean-up Day, and
that it would begin at the Chamber of Commerce followed by a lunch cook
out. He stated that the City appreciates the volunteers that
participate.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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