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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 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 November 3, 2005 at the regular meeting place of the City
Council. Alderman Lewis delivered the invocation and Mayor Swaim led a
standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud,
Twitty, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL
declaring a quorum. PRESENT nine (9), ABSENT (1). Aldermen Sansing was
absent.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy
Clerk Kary Jezwinski, 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, Parks
and Recreation Director George Biggs, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Mrs.
Judy Swaim, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. Lendy Lewis, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr.
Larry 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
October 20, 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 October 2005 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the regular
monthly report for October 2005. Said report reflects:
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PREFORMED
Building Permits 43 Building Inspections 138
Business License 13 HVACR 98
Electrical 116
Plumbing 56
UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY VEHICLES
Grass Letters 226 Notice of Noncompliance 19
Property Mowed 38 Towed 1
Trash Letters 51
Trash Removal 6 CONDEMNATIONS
Cost for March $2,123.26 Structural Maint. Letters 0
Structural Repairs Made 0
Demolitions 0
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ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud,
Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid for Fire Equipment
Mayor Swaim related that bids were solicited from four separate companies
but only one company responded to the bid request. He noted that the bid
was within the projected cost and Chief Vanderhoof has recommended
acceptance of the low bid.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to accept the low bid
of $13,070.00 from David’s Fire Equipment with funds to be drawn from
budgeted funds from the Fire Department Equipment fund.
In response to a comment from Alderman Fletcher, Mayor Swaim concurred
that it was disappointing to receive back only one bid, but added that
David’s Fire Equipment is a local vendor.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING
a. ORDINANCE 1263 (#26-05)
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE REFINANCING OF
EXPANSIONS OF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REBSAMEN MEDICAL CENTER; AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING A TRUST INDENTURE;
AUTHORIZING A THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE
BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at approximately 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Swaim explained that the public hearing is in reference to the
issuance of revenue refinancing bonds for Rebsamen Medical Center. He
asked anyone wishing to state opposition to the issuance be heard. No
one presented opposition.
Mayor Swaim closed the public hearing at approximately 7:04 p.m.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1263 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray,
Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
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CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read Ordinance 1263.
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Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1263 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis,
Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance 1263 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the
heading of Ordinance 1263.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1263 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1263.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1263 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray,
Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be attached to Ordinance 1263. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1263 THIS 3 DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005.
Mayor Swaim noted that passage of Ordinance 1263 will allow the Rebsamen
Hospital to save approximately 1.7 million dollars until year 2021.
b. CDBG Consolidated Plan Update 2006 Strategic Action Plan
Mayor Swaim related that the 2006 Strategic Action Plan is the follow up
plan to the approved five-year plan, pointing out that the City Council
has had an two week opportunity for review.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the CDBG
Consolidated Plan Update 2006 Strategic action Plan. MOTION CARRIED.
c. ORDINANCE 1264 (#27-05)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE §2.90.010; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the Ordinance addresses issues regarding the A&P
Commission, amending the Jacksonville Municipal Code, noting that
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Alderman Smith and Stroud are sponsors for Ordinance 1264.
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Alderman Smith related that the ordinance addresses the membership of the
Commission, explaining that under the existing ordinance it states that 3
of the 4 members from the industry have to be managers or owners of local
motels. He stated that the ordinance amends to include the wording of
restaurant and any combination thereof, adding that the qualification of
living in Jacksonville has been expanded to that of Pulaski County. He
related that the amendments would provide for diversity among the
membership, which is allowable by State Statute. He noted a requested
changed in the present ordinance striking the wording of “recommended by
the Commission” to read, “All shall be appointed by the Jacksonville City
Council, etc.”.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that Ordinance 1264 be
placed on FIRST READING as amended. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read Ordinance
1264.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1264 be
APPROVED as amended on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance 1263 as amended on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman
Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg
read the heading of Ordinance 1264.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1263 as amended on THIRD and FINAL READING.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1264.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1264 as
amended be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be attached to Ordinance 1264. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
Lewis, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1264 THIS 3 DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully,
________________________ _________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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