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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2007
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 December 20, 2007 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, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Stroud, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered
ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT ten (10), ABSENT (0). Alderman
Twitty arrived at approximately 7:03 p.m.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy
Clerk Kathryn Jezwinski, Director of Administration Jay Whisker, Public
Works Director Jim Oakley, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Human Resource
Director Jill Fourqurean, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs,
CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Fire Chief John Vanderhoof, Police Chief
Robert Baker, 911 Director Brenda Skinner, Judy Swaim, Edith Smith, Jack
Danielson, Alfonso Nations, Larry Smith, Mike Lehman, Tommy Dupree,
interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
December 6, 2007 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 29 November 2007 be APPROVED. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for November 2007. Report reflects the Total Value of
Reported Stolen Property $83,141. Total Value of Recovered Stolen Property
-$7,879 and Total Report Sales $1,001.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Animal Control Report for November 2007. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $1,800.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 0.00
TOTAL: $1,800.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Report for November 2007 from the Jacksonville Fire Department,
which reflects a fire loss of $29,750 and a savings total of $373,250.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Stroud, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. Request to Accept Bid for Janitorial Services
Mayor Swaim noted that it is more economical to hire a janitorial service
than to hire an employee, recommending that the bid meeting
specifications be accepted.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to reject bids not
meeting specifications and accept the bid from Bio Tech Services in the
amount of $4,284.45. MOTION CARRIED.
b. ORDINANCE 1332 (#31-07)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER
SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR THE JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1332
be placed on FIRST READING.
Public Works Director Jim Oakley related that currently Microsoft Office
is being used, explaining the need for a more specified software
application regarding Animal Control operations. He related that other
animal control departments in the metropolitan area were researched
regarding specific applications being used in operations for tracking
fines and managing data, adding that this software was the sole source to
address current operational needs.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker,
Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance
1332.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1332 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance 1332 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1332.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1332 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher,
Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1332.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1332 be
APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE
be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1332 THIS 20 DAY OF DECEMBER
2007.
c. ORDINANCE 1333 (#32-07)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FISCAL BUDGET FOR 2008; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND
AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES FOR OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CITY
GOVERNMENT; FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND
SERVICES COVERING: GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, STREET FUND, EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES FUND, AND SANITATION FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND,
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim noted that there were only minor changes from the draft
budget, pointing out that a supplement regarding the Capital Improvement
Plan has been provided.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1333
be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg
read the heading of Ordinance 1333.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1333 be
APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE.
NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to suspend the rules
and place Ordinance 1333 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott,
Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney
Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1333.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the
rules and place Ordinance 1333 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL:
Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher,
Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon
City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1333.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1333
be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. NAY
(0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that the EMERGENCY
CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith,
McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1333 THIS 20 DAY OF DECEMBER
2007.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Swaim encouraged attendance for the informational
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meeting regarding Gravel Ridge annexation January 7 6:30 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church of Gravel Ridge. He added that a second meeting is
being planned in Jacksonville to help disseminate information regarding
annexation issues.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:14 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
________________________ _________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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