06 MAR 02.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 02, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 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 2, 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, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT eight (8),
ABSENT (2). Aldermen Lewis and Smith were 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, Mr. Larry
Smith, interested citizens and members of the press.
Announcement:
Mayor Swaim related that Alderman Lewis is in Rebsamen Hospital. He then noted the passing of a great volunteer and supporter of the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation, Mr. Sam Ashenbrennen.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 16, 2006 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 2 February 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 February 2006 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, which reflects a fire loss of $125,000
and a savings total of $135,000.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular Monthly Report for February 2006. Said report reflects:
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PREFORMED
Building Permits 32 Building Inspections 162
Business License 30 HVACR 68
Electrical 123 Plumbing 134
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 02, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY VEHICLES
Grass Letters 0 Notice of Noncompliance 32
Property Mowed 0 Towed 1
Trash Letters 99
Trash Removal 1 CONDEMNATIONS
Property Maint. Letters 19 Structural Maint. Letters 0
Cost for February $ 54.50 Structural Repairs Made 0 Demolitions 0
Alderman Elliott commended the Fire Department and Police Department for their professionalism during the recent accident at the Main Street Bridge.
Mayor Swaim stated that he was present at the scene and witnessed the professional and methodical work being performed by Jacksonville Police officers and firefighters.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1271 (#4-06)
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 SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE; AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim stated that Ordinance 1271 is being proposed for the purpose of refinancing the balance of hospital bonds.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that Ordinance 1271 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read Ordinance 1271.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1271 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 02, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1271 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1271.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1271 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1271.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1271 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be attached to Ordinance 1271. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1271 THIS 2nd DAY OF MARCH 2006.
b. ORDINANCE 1272 (#5-06)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A SERIES OF LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY; PLEDGING TAX REVENUES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE FOR THE BONDS;
AUTHORIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PROJECT; APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1272 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read Ordinance 1272.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1272 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, 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 1272 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1272.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 02, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1271 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1272.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1272 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be attached to Ordinance 1272. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1272 THIS 2nd DAY OF MARCH 2006.
Mayor Swaim stated that the construction fund has approximately 2.4 million dollars, which is more than originally determined from the bond issue. He stated that as soon as the land
for the Library is acquired the project will be ready to begin.
c. RESOLUTION 589 (#2-06)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR THE OFFERING AND SALE OF THE CITY’S LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2006 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT
NO. 920 OF 1993; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that Ordinance 1272 was amended to include the provision provided in Resolution 589, making Resolution 589 for this purpose null and void. Resolution 589 was removed
from the agenda.
APPOINTMENT(S): JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the appointment of Robert Colford to fill the unexpired term of Pat Green to expire 3/17/2008.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Alderman Ray noted that the Outside the City Sidewalk Committee has met with the City Attorney and City Engineer in regard to Codes. He stated that the final opinion
of the Committee is that established existing Codes are satisfactory.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer