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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 1994
7:00 P.M. 7:38P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on January 6, 1994 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation
after which Mayor Tommy Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL: PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT TWO (2). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL
and declared a quorum.
Others present for the meeting: 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, Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan and Asst. Rona Scott, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission Art Brannen, Police Chief Don Tate,
NAACP President Betty Farris, other city employees, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 16, 1993 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 2, 1993 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT. and POLICE DEPT.
Animal Control Dept.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to APPROVE the regular monthly Animal Control Report for December 1993.
Said report reflects: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 20.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES $ 356.00
SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 275.00
TOTAL: $ 651.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
Animal Control / Annual Report
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton to APPROVE the ANNUAL Animal Control Report for the year 1993.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 1994
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Said Report Reflects: CONTRIBUTIONS $ 365.00
ADOPTION/FINES $ 6,677.50
SECURITY DEPOSITS $ 3,325.00
TOTAL $ 10,367.50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher
Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
Regular Monthly Report/Police Department
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Keaton that the regular monthly report for November 1993 of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED.
Said report reflects: COMPUTER COLLECTIONS $ 46,662.64
MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENTS $ 1,792.75
REPORT COPIES $ 388.50
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $ 42,070.50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
SEWER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT: UPDATE: Street Striping
City Engineer Reel related that the striping was completed the last week of December adding that complaints have been minimal. He explained that white edge of pavement markings were
used on major streets and that reflectorized raised pavement markers were utilized as well. He said that striping is not done in residential areas due to the fact that motorists have
a tendency to drive faster when streets are marked with yellow lines.
He pointed out, as a question regarding street lighting was raised by Alderman Fletcher, that the type of bulbs which are presently being used are being replaced by the City and AP&L
in some areas with positive results.
Mayor Swaim related that $10,000.00 was budgeted in the upgrading for street lighting.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1994
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There were comments regarding a fire in the Valentine Road area and its relation to PSAP and 911 calls. Mayor Swaim pointed out that the Jacksonville Fire Department responded to the
call within three minutes after being notified fifteen minutes after the initial call was received, beating the volunteer fire department to the scene.
Alderman Wilson suggested that Chief Ezell and Mayor Swaim converse with the county and see if the problem can be worked out and that those paying for outside the city fire protection
are being served as they should be.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
GENERAL: REQUEST TO ACCEPT BID/OFFICE SUPPLIES (included as
exhibit a. of these minutes)
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the office supply bid from PETTUS OFFICE CITY , $453.84 (a cumulative total of items listed) be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS: Planning Commission: Reappointment of Mr. Jim Dornblaser and appointment of Mr. Kenny Elliott for terms expiring 1 January 1997
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to reappoint Mr. Jim Dornblaser and appoint Mr. Kenny Elliott for terms on the Planning Commission to expire 1 January 1997. MOTION
CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED 17 JANUARY 1994 / BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING
Mayor Swaim noted that a short film having to do with ISTEA would be shown immediately after the City Council Meeting by Commissioner Art Brannen of the Planning Commission and encouraged
those in attendance for the City Council Meeting to view the film.
He encouraged attendance at an upcoming public meeting scheduled for 18 January 1994, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, regarding VPS with reference to transportation systems which will be profitable
for the community.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1994
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Alderman Smith pointed out that. on 15 January 1994 a large billboard will be placed at Main and James advertising the Recycling Program.
He said that containers used in the program will be delivered to the following areas: Jaxon Heights, Bushwood and Shady Lane.
Mayor Swaim pointed out that recycling efforts are being undertaken in the Sunnyside Hills Addition with the addition of glass to items being picked up. He said that more bins will be
received in approximately six weeks and that soon the recycling truck will be picking up items every day of the week.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Mayor Swaim announced that Alderman Joe Williamson has accepted the appointment of Vice Mayor and that committee appointments will remain as for the year 1993.
He thanked the business community for returning privilege tax information when their annual fees are paid. He said that the information requested is desired so that the Economic Development
Survey will be enhanced and more profitable in efforts to attract more industry to the area.
Alderman Keaton pointed out that decorations at City Hall were outstanding during the holiday season.
Alderman Fletcher expressed concerns regarding handicapped parking spaces.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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