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CITY 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
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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,
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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.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1271 THIS 2 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
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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.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1272 THIS 2 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
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