13 APR 04CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, 2013
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 April 4, 2013 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Alderman Bolden delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led a standing
audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard answered roll call.
Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Finance Director Cheryl
Erkel, Police Chief Gary Sipes, IT Director Barbara McDaniel, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, Public Works Director
Jim Oakley, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Parks and Recreation Director Kristen Kennon, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Kevin House, 911 Communications
Director Tabby Hughes, Code Enforcement Officer Charley Jenkins, Water Department Superintendent Jake Short, Johnny Simpson, Jim Moore, Bob & Helen Stroud, Coach Jerry Wilson, interested
citizens, and members of the press.
Mayor Fletcher recognized Coach Jerry Wilson, explaining to the audience that the City Council adopted two Resolutions supporting Coaches Wilson
and Mimms.
Coach Wilson presented Mayor Fletcher with a basketball signed by both the varsity girls and boys’ teams. He stated that Jacksonville High School shows its support of
their student athletes, saying that they have a great administration and coaches. He added that they strive to represent Jacksonville in a positive manner.
He introduced senior players
Justin McCleary (MVP) and Brandon Brockley from the 5-A Basketball Champions. . He noted that they are planning to purchase rings for the players, asking for donations to help make that
happen. He stated that the accomplishments of both teams are tremendous.
MVP Justin McCleary thanked the City Council for their support.
Brandon Brockley also thanked everyone.
Coach
Mimms representing the girls’ team, expressed her appreciation, noting that Jessica Jackson is in New Orleans. She related that Jessica would be playing in the All American Game on Saturday
night. She stated that it is a first for her to coach an All American, adding that it may be a first for the City of Jacksonville to have an All American. She related that both teams
represented the City well and everyone can be proud of them. She noted that the game is sponsored by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, stating uncertainty if the game would
be televised.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
Mayor Fletcher stated that there is nothing that makes a community more proud than its youth.
He said that schools are what a community is identified by, saying that it is about people, adding that these players represent some of the finest young men and women. He stated that
he is very proud of both teams, noting that 97 students carry a 3-point average or above. He encouraged everyone to donate so the students could have their rings.
Coach Wilson commended
his players for taking their own initiative to play hard and practice even after church on Sunday. He stated that his players will be productive citizens in the community.
PRESENTATION
OF MINUTES:
Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 21, 2013 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 Bolden that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of 7 March 2013 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT
AGENDA: REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular monthly report for March 2013.
ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,640.00
CONTRIBUTIONS
165.00
TOTALS $1,805.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular monthly report for March 2013.
PERMITS/LICENSE
ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 14 Building Inspections 29
Business Licenses 9 Electrical 35 Plumbing 25
HVACR 18
ROLL CALL: Aldermen:
Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1482 (#13-2013)
AN ORDINANCE REMOVING A STRUCTURE AND
REAL PROPERTY AT THE LOCATION NOTED BELOW IN JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FROM THE CONDEMNATION LIST; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to place Ordinance
1482 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City
Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1482 (#13-2013), noting that the property address is 119 Roosevelt Road.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to accept Ordinance
1482 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1482 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson,
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1482 (#13-2013), noting that the property address is 119 Roosevelt Road.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1482 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing,
Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1482 (#13-2013), noting that the
property address is 119 Roosevelt Road.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1482 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Bolden, McCleary,
Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Robinson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE 1482 (#13-2013) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2013.
APPOINTMENT(S):
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the appointment of Rick White to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire 2/05/2016. MOTION CARRIED.
CIVIL SERVICE
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the appointment of Bob Stroud to fill the unexpired term of John Kinder to expire 4/01/2017. MOTION CARRIED.
JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the reappointment of Mike Wilkinson for a term to expire 3/17/2018. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, 2013
7:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Mayor Fletcher announced that the Jacksonville Military Museum & LRAFB are hosting
the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day April 6th 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. He noted that the parade would be held at 2:00 p.m.
Citywide Cleanup Saturday, April 13th at 9:00 a.m. Recycling
Center 1300 Marshall Road
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