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06 APR 20.docCITY 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 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 AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Clerk Susan Davitt read the heading of Ordinance 1275. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2006 7:00 P.M. – 7:18 P.M. 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. ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1275 THIS 20th 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. ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1276 THIS 20th 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 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, ________________________ _________________________ Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM City Clerk-Treasurer