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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 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 June 21, 2007 at the regular meeting place of the Council.
Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and Vice Mayor Fletcher led a
standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, and
Stroud answered roll call. Vice Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL
declaring a quorum. PRESENT eight (8), ABSENT (2). Aldermen Twitty and
Howard were absent. Mayor Swaim was out of town attending the National
League of Cities Advisory Council.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy
Clerk Linda Dulaney, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Public Works
Director Jim Oakley, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Fire Battalion Chief
Joe Bratton, Police Captain Charles Jenkins, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr. Larry
Kye, Mr. Eddie Mollette, Mr. Larry Smith, Mr. Stephen Vaughn, interested
citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of June 7, 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 Stroud that the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting of 17 May 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 May 2007. Said report reflects the Total Value of
Reported Stolen Property $118,809. Total Value of Recovered Stolen
Property $33,750 and Total Report Sales $987.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular
Monthly Animal Control Report for May 2007. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $2,595.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 0.00
TOTAL: $2,595.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, and
Stroud voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Citizens Certificate of Merit Award presented to
Stephen Vaughn
Battalion Chief Joe Bratton related that the Certificate is being
presented to Stephen Vaughn on behalf of the citizens of the City of
Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire Department.
Whereas on the morning of February 28, 2007, an emergency
existed due to a person coming into contact with a live
electrical wire.
Whereas the male patient coming into contact with the wire was
in eminent danger of loss of life or limb due to the
electrical shock and danger of falling from the roof of a
mobile home where he was located.
Whereas Mr. Stephen Vaughn took action upon discovering the
emergency, disregarded his own safety and ascended to the roof
of the mobile home and restrained the patient from the danger
of falling.
Whereas upon the arrival of emergency medical personnel, Mr.
Vaughn continued to assist with the patient until the arrival
of additional Fire Department units.
It is therefore deemed that the Citizens Certificate of Merit
shall be bestowed upon Mr. Stephen Vaughn for his heroic and
unselfish actions in rendering aid on alarm #07-0366, which
contributed to the saving of a life.
In deepest gratitude, I affix my hand to this Citation on the
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13 day of June 2007.
Battalion Chief Joe Bratton related that the certificate was
sign by Fire Chief John Vanderhoof
The City Council and audience joined in applauding Mr. Vaughn’s heroic
action.
Vice Mayor Fletcher recognized the honor of being able to present the
award, noting that it is refreshing to have a citizen selflessly perform
a heroic duty when mainly the news is filled with adverse deeds. He told
Mr. Vaughn that the City of Jacksonville is proud to have him as a
citizen and that he sets the example for all.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
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PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
GENERAL: Request to approve funds from the Capital Equipment Fund to
purchase a generator to operate the mobile command post.
Battalion Chief Joe Bratton informed the City Council that the request is
for a 6500-watt generator to power the mobile command unit. He reminded
the City Council that the mobile command unit was relieved from the
Federal surplus post Hurricane Katrina. He related that currently the
mobile command unit is being remodeled to benefit the use as a post,
adding that the generator would allow the unit to self-power. He noted
that the unit would probably be located to a site that would not have
power.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Elliott, Battalion Chief Joe
Bratton stated that the low bid did meet all specifications.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the low
bid from Cabot Outdoors in the amount of $3889.94. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S): HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BOARD:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the
reappointment of Pat O’Brien for a term to expire 3/13/2012. MOTION
CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Alderman McCleary noted interest in the City to
organize cleanup efforts in the Sunnyside Addition, announcing that there
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would be a meeting Thursday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Alderman Stroud related that Ron Newport, Executive Director of Keep
Jacksonville Beautiful has asked the City Council members to allow their
names used as “stakeholders”. He noted the importance of having the City
Council participate as being stakeholders regarding when Keep
Jacksonville Beautiful applies for grants. He related that so far they
have collected $10,000.00 to begin important projects, adding that CDBG
will be collaborating with funds to produce landfill calendars. He stated
that Keep Jacksonville Beautiful plans a presence at Wing Ding and there
are plans to cleanup one-third of Sunnyside Addition this year.
Discussion ensued regarding a Resolution and it was the consent of City
Council members individually to lend their names to support Keep
Jacksonville Beautiful for grant application efforts.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Vice Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting
at approximately 7:12 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer
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