96 JUL 02.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 2, 1996
7:00 A.M. - 7:12 A.M.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Special Session on July 2, 1996 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Fletcher delivered the invocation
after which Mayor Swaim led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Knight, Smith, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, and Keaton answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT SEVEN (7), ABSENT (3). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL and declared
a quorum expressing appreciation to those in attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Mayoral Assistant Michael Beeman, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Coordinator
Murice Green, Director of Economic Development Phil Sullivan, and Community Development Director Tony Ply. The press was duly notified of the Special City Council Meeting but did not
attend.
STREET DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid: Eastview Drainage, Phase III
Mayor Swaim recognized City Engineer Reel to address the item of business.
City Engineer Reel explained that the low bid came in at $120,927.00, approximately $30,000.00 under his expectations. He said that the project begins at James St. going behind Whit
Davis Lumber to the railroad then turning and tieing into Hwy 161 at the underpass. He said that would complete the east end of the Eastview project.
Alderman Knight moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to accept the low bid of $120,927.00 from Building and Utility Contractors, Inc. with funding from the Street Drainage Funds.
Mayor Swaim explained that the project is proposed in three phases of which this is actually phase one, the second being completed first. He said that the boring under the railroad
had to be completed first with the other phases following as deemed necessary.
City Engineer Reel said that the part of the project to be done with this phase does not complete James St., that the work begins from the street.
Mayor Swaim explained that he and the City Engineer agreed that to cut James Street in the middle of summer would not be a good idea. He said that they feel the pipes now in place will
carry the water until they can be replaced in the next few years.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 2, 1996
7:00 A.M. - 7:12 A.M.
Mayor Swaim explained that some efforts have been halted in the projects due to the Highway Department being reluctant to give the City permission to replace a pipe at the railroad.
At this time a vote was taken on the aforementioned motion. MOTION CARRIED.
GENERAL: Request to Accept Bid: Resurface Pike Avenue
Community Development Director Tony Ply pointed out that the project will go from Elm Street to Pulaski taking in all of Pulaski Avenue. He said that CDBG funds are available for the
project since Sunnyside is part of the low income area in town.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the low bid of $68,981.30 from Freshour Construction Company be accepted with funding by CDBG. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim announced that he had just returned from a trip with LRAFB from Washington State. He said that efforts were made to bring RODEO back to LRAFB which he related impacted Central
Arkansas and the surrounding area by millions of dollars.
He announced that on July 4, 1996 there will be a softball game at the LRAFB between Chamber of Commerce Members and base personnel with a fireworks display following the game.
Mr. Phil Sullivan announced that the Design Committee formed by the Planning Commission which is working on Main Street Revitalization will have meetings on July 18, 1996, 5:30 p.m.
at the Community Center for property owners input into the endeavor and July 23, 1996, 12:00 noon at Ramada Inn, for public input from the general public.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the meeting at approximately 7:12 a.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer