95 NOV 02.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 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 November 2, 1995 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation
after which Mayor Swaim introduced Eagle Scout Derrick Walker who led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Twitty arrived at approximately 7:13 p.m. Present, nine (9).
Absent (1). Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL, declared a quorum, and expressed appreciation for those in attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Chamber of Commerce Director
Mickey Anders, Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Robert Stroud, Judy Swaim and D.D. Hibbs, 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 October 19, 1995 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 1995 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: DISCUSSION: Land Purchase Proposal
Mayor Swaim related that the proposed land purchase would accomodate the need for soccer fields. He recognized Mr. Bob Stroud a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Mr. Stroud pointed out that the location of the purchase is adjacent to Dupree Park keeping all functions in one area. He related that the purchase will enable the City to have a soccer
complex which will set ready teams for a better winter and spring league. He related that soccer is one of the largest nationally growing sports, adding that Jacksonville experienced
a 40% growth in the program. He said that there were almost three hundred kids involved in the soccer program this year. He related that unlike many sports, everyone gets an opportunity
to participate in soccer.
Mayor Swaim related that the proposed purchase is for twenty acres, legally described as the North 1/2 of the South East 1/4 of the South East 1/4 of Section 25 T-3-N, Range 11-W. He
related that the property lies east and west behind field number four, six and seven of the softball complex. He stated that the land will need some work; but by being adjacent to the
existing Dupree Park it will have easy access from that area. He related that if Council is agreeable he has asked that the City Attorney prepare an Offer and Acceptance. He stated
that the offer will be presented contingent on the appraisal of the property and would allow himself and the City Clerk to handle the negotiations. He related that the estimated appraised
price is around six hundred dollars an acre for a total of 12,000.00 for the entire proposed purchase which will still be contingent on the certified real estate appraisal. He related
that the offer and acceptance must be submitted along with a $500.00 earnest fee. He asked the Council for authorization to move forward with the purchase of the property, stating that
an offer and acceptance will be made to Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Nixon, owners of the property.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to present an offer and acceptance for property earlier described for use as a soccer complex
with the price being based on a certified real estate appraisal. Alderman Wilson abstained from the voting process, otherwise, MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
Mayor Swaim related that with regard to Alderman Wilson's abstention, his brother owns half interest in the property. He then related that Mrs. Nixon has not consented to the sale of
the property which is why an offer and acceptance is necessary.
Mayor Swaim informed the Council that he had spoken with the Mayor of Sherwood who related to him that the City of Sherwood paid $11,000.00 an acre for their soccer complex.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
GENERAL: a. UPDATE: Contract Negotiations with Teppco.
Mayor Swaim related that negotiations have been completed and that he and the City Clerk have signed the lease contract with Teppco regarding twelve acres of land in Lonoke County, adding
that the property was part of the original Jacksonville Graham Road landfill but was not included in the Superfund site. He related $12,000.00 was negotiated as a lease price. He related
that Teppco will be providing jet fuel to the Little Rock Air Force Base.
b. Request authorization to hire appraiser.
Mayor Swaim requested $4,000.00 to hire the appraiser for the park area as well as land in the surrounding area.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to grant authorization to hire an appraiser with $4,000.00 dollars to be drawn from the Contingency Fund for that purpose. MOTION
CARRIED.
c. UPDATE: Intersection Light at Main and Municipal Drive.
City Engineer Reel related that AP&L has been requested to set the poles which have arrived. He stated the wiring and mounting of the lights will occur next, then the lights will flash
for one week allowing everyone to become accustomed to them.
d. UPDATE: Street Opening on Municipal Drive.
City Engineer Reel related that the weather has slowed progress of the asphalt work, adding that he believed work would begin in the next few days.
Mayor Swaim related that everything is completed with regard to the railroad crossing. He stated that it will be one of the smoothest railroad crossings in Jacksonville when it opens.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim announced that City Hall will be closed Friday November 10, 1995 in observance of Veterans Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer