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7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on February 3, 1994 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation
after which Vice Mayor Williamson led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT SEVEN (7), ABSENT THREE (3). Mayor Swaim was out of town on City business.
Alderman Wilson was absent. Alderman Twitty arrived at 7:15 p.m. Vice Mayor Williamson answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Goings, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator
Skip Spears, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, CDBG Director Tony Ply, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Williamson presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 1994 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 1994 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL: January 1994
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for the month of January 1994.
Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS $ 40.00,
ADOPTION/FINES $ 547.00,
SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 350.00,
TOTAL……………………………………………………….$ 937.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. CDBG Bid Item: Neighborhood Service Center
CDBG director Tony Ply related that bids were received January 18, 1994 in regard to the reconstruction of buildings located in the Sunnyside Addition to house a Neighborhood Service
Center/Sub= Station for the Police Department. He related that the bids were fairly close with the exception of one high bid. He related that his recommendation is for the low bid of
$29,635.00 from Ronnie's Woodwork, Incorporated.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to ACCEPT the low bid of $29,635.00 from Ronnie's Woodwork, Inc. for the purpose of reconstruction to house a Neighborhood Service
Center. MOTION CARRIED.
b . ORDINANCE 1018 (# 1-94)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERS FOR USE IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S RECYCLING PROGRAM; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Public Works Director Skip Spears related that the last recycling containers purchased have almost been distributed to the neighborhoods currently participating in the recycling program
adding that in order to advance the program his recommendation of an additional purchase of curbside bins will be necessary. He stated that the purchase will allow two more days service
for the recycling truck giving four days for route pick-up, keeping one day open with the intention of continued recycling service for the Sunnyside Addition if it is not refunded through
a state grant.
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He related that the containers are the same type previously purchased from the same company, ensuring compatibility and conformity. He further related that the current price is one
cent less than the purchase price of one and a half years ago.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher and Keaton voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton
voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be accepted on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, read the Ordinance for the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to further suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing,
Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance
for the THIRD AND FINAL TIME.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Smith, that Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, and Keaton voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1018 THIS 3rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 1994.
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c. RESOLUTION 467 (#1-94)
Mr. Alton Higginbotham related that the establishment of a physicians hospital organization between the medical staff and Rebsamen Regional Medical Center is requested with approval
of Resolution 467. He stated that all nineteen of the family practice doctors have signed letters of intent. The board will consist of five members of the medical staff and five members
from the hospital.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to READ Resolution 467. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued in regard to health care and the need to negotiate with hospitals and doctors in regard to bidding services which help to control health care cost.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE Resolution 467 (#1-94). MOTION CARRIED.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
Vice Mayor Williamson asked the Council members to review their copies of a proposed annexation map presented at the meeting for further discussion at the next regularly scheduled City
Council Meeting.
City Engineer Reel related that the map includes a 80 acre tract owned by the Thompson Estate and another tract close to the landfill that may need to be annexed into the City. He further
related that the City of Sherwood has approached property owners of the land located along the freeway in regard to annexation into the City of Sherwood. He said that some of the property
owners have voiced the desire to be annexed into Jacksonville rather than Sherwood.
Alderman Fletcher expressed concerns in regard to billboards being erected and how they affect the appearance of the City.
Discussion ensued as to the status of a changeable copy sign located on Martin Street owned by the City.
City Engineer Reel related that the sign ordinance states that billboards require a distance of 1,000 feet apart with no more than 4 per mile and no closer than 300 feet from a residential
area.
He related that as per the sign ordinance there will be no further sign construction within the area between the railroad at Redmond
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Road and Vandenburg. He stated that there are some non-conforming signs that were in existance when the sign ordinance was passed. He related that he is reviewing several signs in the
City.
Alderman Twitty mentioned a potential problem concerning a ditch in the area of the Second Baptist Church.
City Engineer Reel related that he would look into the situation.
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Williamson adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30
p.m.
Respectfully,
______________________ ___________________________
Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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