10 NOV 4.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 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 November 4, 2010 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation
and Mayor Fletcher led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Ray, Rinker, Ferrell, Twitty, and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT EIGHT
(8), ABSENT (2).
Others present for the meeting were: Director of Administration Jim Durham, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Police Chief Gary Sipes, Fire Chief John Vanderhoof,
City Engineer Jay Whisker, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, Assistant Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Parks and Recreation Director Kristen Griggs, Mrs. Glenda
Fletcher, Mrs. Marie Fletcher, Mrs. Nola Ferrell, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr. Jim Moore, Mrs. Mary Twitty, Mr. Mike Traylor, interested citizens, and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 21, 2010 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 7 October 2010 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the Regular Monthly Animal Control Report for October 2010. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $2,355.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 175.00
TOTAL: $2,530.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the Regular Monthly Report for October 2010.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PREFORMED
Building Permits 15 Building Inspections 39
Business License 2 Electrical 46
Plumbing 35 HVACR 22
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UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY VEHICLES
Grass Letters 22 Notice of Noncompliance 11
Property Mowed 53 Towed 1
Trash Letters 2 CONDEMNATIONS
Trash Removal 1 Structural Maint. Letter 0
Property Maint. Letters 24 Structural repairs made 0
Cost $3,961.89 Demolitions 4
CITATIONS WARRANTS
Debris & open storage 0 Arrest 0
Property maintenance 0 Search 0
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Ray, Rinker, Ferrell, 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. CDBG Approval of Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (on file in the office of City Clerk)
b. CDBG Approval of Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (on file in the office of City Clerk)
c. CDBG Approval of 2011 Annual Action Plan for Housing & Community Development (on file in the office of City Clerk)
CDBG Director Theresa Watson explained that the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice is a report required by HUD every five years when the Consolidated Plan is developed.
She stated that the report is a study regarding the barriers to affordable housing in Jacksonville.
In response to a question from Alderman Smith, Director Watson answered that there were not significant changes since the previous five-year study. She stated that this study was conducted
by a different consulting firm and the only difference was a recommendation that the City of Jacksonville start a focus group that would involve bankers, lenders, realtors, and potential
homeowners to meet on a monthly basis.
Director Watson was commended on her work in each report by members of the City Council.
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Director Watson then clarified a misunderstanding that the Five-Year Plan is not a plan for CDBG, but is a five-year study for the City as a whole, regarding how the City should move
forward as it pertains to resources for housing, the homeless, and residents with special needs. She stated that if an agency in the City applied for Federal funds through CDBG, the
first requirement would be certification from the City outlining that the agency fits within the goals of the Five-Year Plan.
She pointed out that the Annual Action Plan encompasses the first year of the Five-Year Plan, and defines how CDBG funds will be utilized to implement the Plan.
Mayor Fletcher thanked Director Watson for her work, including the public hearings and other efforts to produce these reports.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development, 2011
Annual Action Plan for Housing & Community Development reports as submitted. MOTION CARRIED.
d. RESOLUTION 654 (#16-2010)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN EFFORTS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER AND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND/OR REAL ESTATE FOR NORTH METRO
MEDICAL CENTER; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Chairman of the Hospital Board, Mr. Mike Wilson addressed the City Council, introducing CEO Mike Scheming and Rock Borderlon, CEO and owner of Allegiance Healthcare. He commended the
management of Mr. Scheming and Mr. Borderlon; saying that along with staff, the Hospital’s direction has been turned. He related that the Hospital’s financial situation has improved,
which is a good indication for the future health of the Hospital. He recalled that over a year ago when the City Council authorized the Hospital Board to enter into a management agreement
with an option for Allegiance Healthcare to purchase, the Hospital was in dire financial straits. He stated that through the efforts of Allegiance Healthcare and the loyal Hospital
staff we are able to maintain good quality healthcare for the citizens of this community. He then explained that due to technical issues regarding the existing bond issue, the option
for Allegiance to purchase the Hospital could not be executed until recently. He continued saying that Allegiance Healthcare has elected to purchase the Hospital. He stated that the
Resolution is in consideration regarding the Board’s recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the proper documents to complete the sale of the Hospital to Allegiance
Healthcare, which was already agreed to in principal. He stated that it is important to note that the continued healthcare facilities and personnel will remain in place. He added that
the services provided will remain under the leadership and ownership of Allegiance Healthcare, including emergency room and surgical care that
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we presently enjoy. He then related that there are future plans to expand some of the care provided by the Hospital such as long-term acute care, which can be addressed by Mr. Borderlon.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read Resolution 654 (#16-2010).
Mr. Borderlon informed the City Council that it is their goal to continue existing services such as acute care, emergency room, surgical, and outpatient services while expanding specialty
markets that Allegiance focuses on in various areas. He related that they have already expanded Geriatric Physic and are looking at bringing over long-term acute care services as well
as Adult Physic and acute rehab. He stated that it is their goal to keep the building viable, continue to grow and provide additional jobs, as well as excellent healthcare for the community.
Mayor Fletcher commended the leadership of the Hospital Board and the management team.
MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Resolution 654 (#16-2010).
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve Resolution 654 (#16-2010) in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Fletcher announced that City Hall would be closed November 11, 2010 in observance of Veterans Day.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER
City Clerk-Treasurer