05 NOV 17.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 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 17, 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, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT eight (8),
ABSENT (2). Aldermen Twitty arrived at approximately 7:02 p.m. and Alderman Stroud 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, Mr. Tommy Bond, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 3, 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 20 October 2005 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the Regular Monthly Report for October 2005. Said report reflects the Total Value of Reported Stolen Property $90,542.
Total Value of Recovered Stolen Property $33,765 and Total Report Sales $1,252.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the Regular Monthly Report for October 2005. Said report reflects:
Litter picked-up 131 bags
Used tire pick-up 21 tires
Islands mowed 64
Yards mowed 43
Right-of-way cut 6.4 miles
Trees, flowers, shrubs none
Community service workers 6/139.5 hrs
Seasonal workers 4/341 hrs
TOTAL FEET OF DITCHES WORKED 4,523
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the Regular Monthly Report for October 2005. Said report reflects:
GARBAGE TRASH
Estimated # of stops 64,000 Estimated # of stops 24,000
Tons taken to Landfill 551 Cubic yds. collected 2,650
Tipping fees paid $ 9,604.50 Cubic yds. ground 1,325
BULKY ITEMS (LANDFILL) RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
Estimated # of stops 8,000 Curbside pick-ups 3,531
Tons Taken to Landfill 70 Drive-thru customers 495
Tipping fees paid $ 3,575.00 #of tires collected 1,467
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/STREET DEPARTMENT
ROAD & DRAINAGE REPAIR
Asphalt Shims None
Storm drain inlet boxes cleared None
Storm drain culverts cleaned 2 culverts
Open ditches cleaned 4342 feet
Potholes repaired 2 potholes
Utility Cuts repaired 8 cuts
Shoulder repair 3000 feet
Right-of-way cleaned w/street sweeper 350 miles
Culverts installed 400 ft. of 24” ADS
Drain inlet boxes repaired 1catchbasin
Curb & gutter replaced None
Sidewalk repaired None
Asphalt milling None
Base failure repair None
SIGN & SIGNAL
Signs fabricated 11 signs
Signs installed 27 signs
Pavement markings 2 locations
Traffic signal maintenance 8 hrs.
Mayor Swaim pointed out extensive proactive work being performed by the Street Department to help drainage in the City, noting the heavy rains of late and the improvement in getting
water out of the City.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the Regular Monthly Animal Control Report for October 2005. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: 810.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: 0.00
TOTAL: $810.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION: a. FINAL PLAT Hidden Oaks Subdivision
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the Final Plat of the Hidden Oaks Subdivision as recommended. MOTION CARRIED.
b. FINAL PLAT Stanphil Duplex Addition
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Final Plat of the Stanphil Duplex Addition as recommended. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL:
a. ORDINANCE 1265 (#28-05)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND CERTIFYING TAX LIENS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR BALANCES DUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED BY AND/OR
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim noted that the Ordinance provides the City with a method, approved by State Statutes, for collecting fees regarding grass mowing or demolition of condemned houses. He noted
that the amount is attached to the person’s tax bill.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that Ordinance 1265 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 1265.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1265 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 1265 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 1265.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1265 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 1265.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
7:00 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1265 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Fletcher, Mayor Swaim noted and City Engineer Whisker concurred that the attached list would reflect delinquencies that occurred since October
2004, pointing out that the Ordinance is filed annually with Pulaski County.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1265 THIS 17th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005.
b. Request to Accept Bid Asbestos Removal & Demolition
Mayor Swaim noted that while only one bid was returned, the bidder has performed satisfactory work for the City in the past.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the bid from Ward’s Asbestos Removal in the amount of $20,500.00 with funds to be drawn from budgeted funds. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Swaim reviewed large aerial maps available for viewing regarding the proposed routes for the 440 loop. He encouraged everyone to review the various projected
routes and provide input to the Highway Department. He noted that once the route is established federal funding will become available for the project.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:19 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer