95 OCT 19.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:32 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 19, 1995 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray 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, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. Alderman Lewis came in at approximately 7:03 p.m. and Alderman Fletcher at 7:06
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: City Engineer Duane Reel, Mayor Swaim's Secretary Bertha Tipton, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Mayoral Aide Michael Beeman, Fire Chief Rick Ezell,
Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Tony Ply Community Development Director, Economic Development Director Phil Sullivan, Planning Commission Chairman Art Brannen,
Park & Recreation Director Zack Rowan, Mrs. Judy Swaim and Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DD Hibbs, Mrs. Sandra Sansing, 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 5, 1995 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 1995 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Fire Department Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular Monthly Report for August, of the Jacksonville Fire Department be APPROVED. (Said report reflects an estimated fire loss
of $6,300.00 for the month of September, 1995.) ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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Police Department Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular Monthly Report for September of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Computer Collections,
$67,421.15, Miscellaneous Payments $357.32, Report Copies $254.00 for a total Collections of $88,032.47. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
CDBG Regular Monthly Report/August
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular Monthly Report for August, of the Community Development Department be approved. Said report reflects:
Informal Meetings ....................................... 1
HUD Meetings............................................. 2
Public Hearing........................................... 1
HUD Monitoring Visit..................................... 1
a. Letters to prospective applicants..................... 6
b. Applications received................................. 0
c. Bids Advertised....................................... 4
d. Work write-ups & estimates............................ 2
e. Pre-constructions conferences......................... 2
f. Appraisals & Environmental reviews.................... 0
g. Interim Inspections................................... 50
h. Final Inspections..................................... 1
i. Emergency Inspections................................. 1
j. Partial payments...................................... 1
k. Project Closeout...................................... 1
l. Warranty Repairs...................................... 1
m. Contracts signed...................................... 2
Public Works:
a. Bids Received......................................... 0
b. Interim Inspections................................... 10
c. Project Close-out..................................... 0
d. Engineering Contracts Awarded......................... 2
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: Presentation of the 1995 Coach of the Year
Mr. Evans, Park Commissioner, presented the names of the nominees as Youth Coach of the Year as follows: Chuck Brooks, Kerry Wheeler, Bill Vasquez, Al Owens, Ray Derden, Janice Taylor,
and Patrick Woodsworth. He pointed out that each is to be commended for their dedication and the exceptional work they have done for the youth of Jacksonville.
Mr. Al Owens was selected as 1995 Coach of the Year coached a team 13 yr. old baseball league and is selected to coach an all-star team in the state tournament. He was presented a plaque
and a jacket. Each nominee received a plaque.
Mr. Robert Stroud pointed out that in the coming year an all sports council will be formed which will cover soccer, basketball, volleyball as well as baseball and softball giving emphasis
to all sports activity for youth.
Mayor Swaim related that the Council will soon be addressing the purchase of land for soccer fields.
Sports related grants were mentioned by Mr. Ray Derden.
Mayor Swaim encouraged him to bring information regarding the grants to the Parks Department.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 P.M.
Mayor Swaim opened the public hearing at approximately 7:10 p.m. He noted that work has been done over the past year by Chairman Brannen and the Planning Commission, City Attorney Bamburg
and City Engineer Reel to provide the changes set forth for the Jacksonville Municipal Code in Ordinance 1048.
City Engineer Reel pointed out Section 17.20.190 which addresses erosion control. He said that th1 following should be added to Ordinance 1048 as it is presented: Erosion control maintenance
will be the responsibility of the contractor until turf is established. He related that mud and clay removal would be the expense of the contractor relating that this is an effort to
protect people downstream.
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City Engineer Reel voiced that concrete which has been poured in gutters, obstructing drainage, will have to be removed. He said that efforts are underway to get contractors to improve
driveways to the point that there will be a smooth entrance into the driveway from the street. He related that pipes are acceptable as long as they are kept cleaned out and do not hinder
water flow.
He said that basketball goals placed that encourage playing in the street, mounted at the back of the curb, will be in violation with passage of the ordinance.
It was pointed that the Ordinance will be published in the local newspaper and that efforts will be made by the City to notify those in violation.
Alderman Knight voiced appreciation for the work of all who were responsible for the timely ordinance.
Mayor Swaim closed the public hearing at approximately 7:18 p.m.
ORDINANCE 1048 (#12-95)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 2.32.050, 12.24.100, 12.24.110, 12.24.120, 15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050, 15.12.080, 17.12.140, 17.2.180 17.16.020, 17.20.060, 18.28.030,
18.32.020, 18.32.030, 18.36.020, 18.36.030, 18.38.020, 18.38.030, 18.40.020, 18.40.030, 18.44.020, 18.44.030, 18.48.030, 18.52.030, 18.56.025, AND 18.60.030 FOR ZONING AND PROPERTY USE
PROVISION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Knight, that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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7:00 P.M. - 7:32 P.M.
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for
the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert
Bamburg.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1048 THIS THE 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1995.
GENERAL:
ORDINANCE 1050 (#14-95)
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE MILL AND ONE MILL AGAINST ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING
ONE MILL AND ONE MILL AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY
OF THE TAX LEVIED AND OTHER PRESCRIBED MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim explained that the following ordinance is an annual housekeeping measure and is provided to the County Clerk and the Quorum Court for the purpose of collecting the 1996 taxes
on real and personal property in the Jacksonville area.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson, that the Ordinance be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read FIRST TIME by City Attorney Robert Bamburg.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Ordinance be ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Wilson pointed out that the general public voted to increase the millage from 3 tenths mill to a whole mill.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes.
MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE ACCEPTED ON FIRST READING.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis, to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance for
the SECOND TIME.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Ray, that the Ordinance be placed on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance read THIRD AND FINAL TIME by City Attorney Robert
Bamburg.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing, that the Ordinance be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
and Keaton voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1995
7:00 P.M. - 7:32 P.M.
ORDINANCE APPROVED AND ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1050 THIS THE 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1995.
APPOINTMENTS: RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES BOARD
Reappointment of Tommy Bond for a (5) year term to expire 10/24/2000
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the reappointment of Tommy Bond to the Residential Housing Facilities Board for a five (5) year term to expire 10/24/2000.
MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
UPDATE:
Street Opening
Mayor Swaim related that the opening of the street connected to Municipal Drive is not far off. He related that the crossing is almost completed. He related that a ribbon cutting ceremony
will hopefully be held in two weeks.
Fire Truck status
Chief Ezell related that the delivery time on both trucks is estimated at the end of March 1996, adding that since the chassis are already in the factory we could receive one as early
as February.
Fire Pension Fund
Chief Ezell related that a new actuary may be order regarding the status of the fire pension fund toward the middle of 1996 as the new tax will begin in January of 1996.
Mayor Swaim related that the state will provide an actuary during odd years if one is needed otherwise it will need to be paid for by the fund requesting it.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer