05 MAR 03.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2005
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 March 3, 2005 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher 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, Twitty, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT nine
(9), ABSENT (1). Alderman Stroud was absent.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy Clerk Tawnya Johnson, Human Resource Director Charlie Brown, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, City Engineer Jay
Whisker, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, Fire Chief John Vanderhoof, Police Chief Robert Baker, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Mrs. Lendy Lewis, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr. George Reed,
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 February 17, 2005 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 3 February 2005 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION: Request to Accept Bid for Lawn Care
Mayor Swaim related that this is an annual fertilization and pesticide program conducted by the Parks and Recreation.
It was note that the low bidder of Extreme Green has been used in the past with satisfaction.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to accept the low bid from Extreme Green in the amount of $14,500.00. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim noted that funds would be drawn from budgeted Parks & Recreation funds.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1243 (#5-05)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BORDERING THE WEST BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY LIMITS OF JACKSONVILLE (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BASE MEADOWS ANNEXATION);
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim noted that Ordinance 1243 is the annexation of the new Base Meadows Subdivision off Hwy. 107.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1243 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Twitty,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read Ordinance 1243.
Mayor Swaim noted that the annexation was a volunteer petition annexation, adding that the public hearing was held by Pulaski County with no opposition.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Fletcher, City Engineer Whisker clarified that a long narrow roadway strip along Hwy 107 was annexed to avoid confusion with 911 regarding
accidents.
Mayor Swaim also noted that it would allow Jacksonville to have control of the widening improvements in that area.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1243 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Twitty,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1243 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher,
Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1243.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1243 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1243.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1243 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, 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, Twitty,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1243 THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH 2005.
b. ORDINANCE 1244 (#6-05)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND CONFIRMING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JACKSONVILLE (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTHEAST ANNEXATION); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim stated that the annexation on the south side of Jacksonville was also by request, adding that Murrell Taylor Elementary School is the largest property involved in the annexation.
City Engineer Whisker noted that other smaller parcels asked to be included in the annexation.
In response to a question posed by Mayor Swaim, City Engineer Whisker answered that a portion of the road in question was not annexed because the property owners adjacent to the road
are the owners. He added that the City of Jacksonville owns the northern area of Murrell Taylor Drive leading to the school. It was noted that Murrell Taylor Elementary School is surround
by City property.
Alderman Rinker stated that as a former Assistant Principal at Murrell Taylor she noted the advantage of the school being able to call Jacksonville regarding past disciplinary problems
experienced at the School.
Mayor Swaim noted that the School would also have ambulance and fire protection from the City of Jacksonville.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1244 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Twitty,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read Ordinance 1244.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1244 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Howard
and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1244 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1244.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1244 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1244.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1244 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Howard, Twitty, Fletcher, Rinker, Ray, Sansing, Lewis, Smith, and
Elliott voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Howard, Twitty, Fletcher, Rinker, Ray, Sansing, Lewis, Smith,
and Elliott voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1244 THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH 2005.
c. Request to Accept Bid: Traffic Signal for Main/Municipal
Mayor Swaim noted that the area has a tremendous amount of construction, explaining that part of the construction will be the extension of Main and Municipal Drive. He stated that the
arms will need to be changed to accommodate a four way signal. He noted that funds have been set aside in the Special Projects Fund.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Elliott, City Engineer Whisker stated that the low bidder has performed a variety of work for the Arkansas Highway Department, noting that
they were the company that worked the Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 89 signalization.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the low bid from All Service Electric in the amount of $74,760.25 with funds to be drawn from the Special Projects Fund.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S): BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Re-appointment of Mark Perry to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire 2/05/2008.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the re-appointment of Mark Perry to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire 2/05/2008. MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Appointment of John Herbold to the Planning Commission for a term to expire 1/01/2008.
Mayor Swaim noted that John Herbold had previously served as a Planning Commissioner and has volunteered to serve again.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the appointment of John Herbold to the Planning Commission for a term to expire 1/01/2008. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Mayor Swaim announced the Miss Jacksonville Pageant on March 12th by request of Alderman Twitty and then noted that March 12th is also the date of the 50th Anniversary of the opening
of LRAFB. He added that tomorrow would be the last day to purchase tickets.
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