97 MAR 20.DOC
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on March 20, 1997 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: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Keaton, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Mayor Swaim answered ROLL CALL, declared
a quorum, and related that Alderman Williamson was out of town. He expressed appreciation to the audience for their attendance.
Others present for the meeting were: Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Personnel Director Michael Beeman, Public Works Director Murice Green, OECD Director Phil
Sullivan, Vice Planning Commission Chairman Art Brannen, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Finance Personnel Kay Phillips, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, other
City employees, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of March 6, 1997 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 20, 1997 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Regular Monthly Report/Police Department
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report for February, of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects: Fine Settlements,
$ 70,118.24, Miscellaneous Payments $ 593.25, Report Sales $ 339.00 for a total Collections of $71,050.49. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Keaton and Howard voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT: PRESENTATION of the Youth Sports Coaches of the Year.
The following coaches were honored as Youth Sports Coaches;
Bill Vasquez for Soccer
Jeff Reynolds for Baseball
Harry Wheeler for Baseball
Joe Petrizzo for Soccer
Jim Kirk for Softball.
The Coach of the Year for 1996 was awarded to Bill Vasquez.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: a. FINAL PLAT North Commercial Subdivision
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to Approve the Final Plat of North Commercial Subdivision as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
b. FINAL PLAT Penn Subdivision
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to Approve the Final Plat of Penn Subdivision as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
c. DISCUSSION Regarding Edgewood Subdivsion by Mr. Charles Lowery
Mayor Swaim recognized Alderman Larry Wilson who sponsored the item.
Alderman Wilson related that Mr. Lowery's wife had unexpectedly been admitted to the hospital and Mr. Lowery was unable to attend the City Council meeting.
Discussion ensued as to a legal opinion regarding a Bill of Assurance being overridden. It was suggested by Alderman Wilson that an opinion be obtained from the Attorney General's office.
With consent of the Council, Mayor Swaim said he would pursue the request through state representatives.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 496 (#3-97)
A RESOLUTION URGING THE SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF UNANNEXED PROPERTY OF THE LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the Resolution would be presented to the County Judge.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to READ Resolution 496. MOTION CARRIED.
In lieu of the City Attorney's absence, Alderman Wilson read Resolution 496.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to dispense with the reading of the Resolution in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to Approve Resolution 496. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Request to Accept Bid for Communications Building.
Chief Ezell related that due to equipment sensitivity a fire sprinkler system would not be used in construction, adding that the building still meets code requirements.
Mayor Swaim related that after negations were completed the low bid price of $ 160,092.00 was obtained.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to accept the low bid for construction of the Communications Building from Whitehurst in the amount of $160,092.00 to be drawn from
911 funds with any balance from Capital Improvement Funds. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Student waiting area on Braden and Marshall Road
Mayor Swaim recognized City Engineer Reel to address the item of business.
City Engineer Reel related that after further investigation regarding ADA requirements it was discovered that all school children with ADA needs do not utilize the bus stop, adding that
they are shuttled from their own front door to school and home again. He requested permission to proceed with the original plan for improvements to the student bus area.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 1997
7:00 P.M. - 7:25 P.M.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to proceed with the improvements to the student bus area on Braden and Marshall Road with funds to be drawn from Capital Improvements.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim related that a public meeting regarding CDBG Rehab program and policies will be held March 24, before the City Council passes final approval.
EDA meeting will be held 12:00 p.m. April 19 at the Ramada Inn to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the City of Jacksonville.
Mr. Mayor related that a Proclamation for Fair Housing Week is forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Lula M. Leonard MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer
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Susan L. Davitt
Deputy City Clerk