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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 20, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:18 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 April 20, 2006 at the regular meeting place of the Council.
Alderman Howard 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, Rinker, Twitty and
Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a
quorum. PRESENT (7), ABSENT (3). Alderman Fletcher, Stroud and Lewis were
absent.
Others present for the meeting were: Deputy Clerk Kary Jezwinski, 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, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Mr.
Jim Peacock, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr.
Curtis Green, 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
April 6, 2006 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 Sansing that the minutes of
the Regular City Council Meeting of 16 March 2006 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for March 2006 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, which
reflects a fire loss of $210,000 and a savings total of $130,000.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Animal Control Report for March 2006. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $495.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 20.00
TOTAL: $515.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for March 2006. Said report reflects the Total Value of
Reported Stolen Property $100,031. Total Value of Recovered Stolen
Property $39,914 and Total Report Sales $1,244.00.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Twitty, and
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Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 20, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:18 P.M.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION: PRESENTATION Coach of the Year Awards
Director George Biggs requested that the item be delayed to offer time
for additional participants to arrive.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
PLANNING COMMISSION: a. FINAL PLAT Eastview PH VI-B
Mayor Swaim noted that the Planning Commission and City Engineer have
recommended acceptance of the Final Plat, having met all requirements.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the Final Plat
of the Eastview Subdivision PH VI-B. MOTION CARRIED.
b. ORDINANCE 1275 (#8-06)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(GENERAL LOCATION: LOOP ROAD AND NORTHEASTERN AVENUE EAST AND ADJACENT TO
THE RAILROAD TRACKS, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS), AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS
213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim noted that the property is also known as Foxwood Estates.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1275
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the heading of Ordinance 1275.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1275 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance 1275 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the heading of
Ordinance 1275.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1275 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted
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AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the
heading of Ordinance 1275.
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Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1275 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray,
Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1275 THIS 20 DAY OF APRIL 2006.
c. ORDINANCE 1276 (#9-06)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(GENERAL LOCATION: CORNER OF GRAHAM ROAD AND LOOP ROAD, JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS), AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim noted that the development is known as Graham Settlement.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that Ordinance 1276 be
placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the heading of Ordinance 1276.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1276 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing,
Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and
place Ordinance 1276 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0).
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the heading of
Ordinance 1276.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1276 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the
heading of Ordinance 1276.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1276 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray,
Rinker, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1276 THIS 20 DAY OF APRIL 2006.
GENERAL:
APPOINTMENT(S): RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES BOARD
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the
appointments of Jon France for a term to expire 10/24/2009, Tommy Bond
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for a term to expire 10/24/2010, Doug Wilkinson for a term to expire
10/24/2011. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 20, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:18 P.M.
RESUME AGENDA:
PARKS & RECREATION: PRESENTATION Coach of the Year Awards
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs extended appreciation to
Coaches and the various organizations that help with the programs. He
acknowledged their volunteerism to Parks and Recreation. He acknowledged
Chairman Bobby Casteel and Commissioner Curtis Green. He presented the
follow 2005 Coach of the Year awards.
Youth Baseball Coach of the Year Barry Hickingbotham
Soccer Coach of the Year Tony Buzzitta
Softball Coach of the Year Sam Ashanbranner
Director Biggs stated that Mr. Ashanbranner’s daughter would be accepting
on his behalf.
Mayor Swaim stated that Mr. Ashanbranner was a strong supporter of the
Parks and Recreation Department, particularly softball, saying that he
would sorely be missed. He offered his appreciation to the family for
the sacrifices made for Mr. Ashanbranner to spend time at the ballparks.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Swaim asked that Council members interested in
attending Municipal League contact his secretary for registration.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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