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95 OCT 05.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1995 7:00 P.M. - 7:25 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 October 5, 1995 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation after which Mayor Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty answered ROLL CALL. 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, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Chamber of Commerce Director Mickey Anders, Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan, Planning Commission Chairman Art Brannen, Judy Swaim and Edith Smith, 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 September 21, 1995 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 7, 1995 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: Animal Control Regular Monthly Report/August Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for the month of September 1995. Report reflects the following: CONTRIBUTIONS............................. $ .00 ADOPTION/FINES ............................$ 566.00 SECURITY DEPOSITS..........................$ 250.00 TOTAL..................................... $ 816.00 ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Keaton and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1995 7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M. Mayor Swaim pointed out that 137 animals were received during the month of September with only 29 returned. He urged pet owners to take care of their animals. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: Request to purchase a BAC Data Master Mayor Swaim recognized Chief Hibbs who related to the Council that the machine measures the blood alcohol content in the breath. He said that the BAC Data Master is the only machine that the Health Department has certified in the State of Arkansas. He pointed out that the machine is needed so the department can function properly when repairs have to be made to existing equipment. He and Mayor Swaim related that under Ord. 708, by State Statute, funds, held out of fines, are available for the purchase by State Contract. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the purchase of a BAC Data Master be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. STREET DEPARTMENT: PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: Request to extend Building & Contents Insurance Mayor Swaim explained that the initial bid for said insurance was done with the option to extend the contract. He said that the proposed extension is for one year adding that there will be an increase over the previous year primarily due to the addition of the Community Center. He quoted a total amount of $16,254.00 for the insurance adding that funding of the expense was set aside in the 1995 budget. He pointed out that the deductible is $2,500.00. Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the request for insurance coverage, at a cost of $16,254.00 for all city owned buildings and their contents, be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1995 7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim noted photographs of the Graham and Rogers Rd. Landfills on display in the Council Chambers and urged the Council to view them. He commented that the clean-up has been a long process adding that there was a good report from all those attending the celebration on the site. He said that he took the Acting Regional Administrator of EPA to view the Vertac Plant site. He related that the two landfills will be removed from the Superfund list in the very near future. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Mayor Swaim mentioned information submitted to each Council Member at the meeting by Mr. Phil Sullivan. He related that another grant regarding Economic Development has been applied for adding that the Council should be thinking about creative ways to keep people thinking and working on the type of project Mr. Sullivan has been involved in. He mentioned the architectural class from the University of Arkansas and their work during the day. He noted tours made as well as maps and data collected from various departments. Mr. Sullivan related comments made by the class and their similarity to comments made already by interested residents of the community. He said that they saw a lot of potential and asked a lot of hard questions regarding twenty years down the road with regard to roads, zoning and etc. He said that they walked the area downtown but are aware that whatever they design should be compatible with the rest of the downtown area. He pointed out that they toured residential, industrial, business and park areas of the City giving them an overall look at Jacksonville. Mayor Swaim pointed out that the consensus from one of the students was that there are things that are being done right mentioning parks in particular and the community center. Alderman Williamson mentioned that a transformer business in the industrial area on Redmond Rd. needs to be cleaned up pointing out that citizens are required to keep their residences in conformance to the codes of the City. Mayor Swaim said that attention would be given to the matter. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1995 7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M. He mentioned that he and City Attorney Bamburg have been working with a cab service and that, hopefully, it will materialize into a significant cab company with local ownership and operation. Mayor Swaim announced that there will be an event celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the Little Rock Air Force Base in the City of Jacksonville. He related that the base has definitely impacted the city in growth and economically encouraging those present to attend the "Fifties Party" celebration scheduled for October 13, 1995. Mayor Swaim mentioned that another trip has been made by interested persons regarding revitalizing Main St., that efforts to raise funds are underway with merchant participation being encouraged. Alderman Smith mentioned that "City Fest" was a success pointing out that it afforded a look at the new community center for many citizens. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m. Respectfully, ___________________________ ____________________________ Lula M. Leonard MAYOR City Clerk-Treasurer