99 FEB 18.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DR.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on February 18, 1999 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: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum.
PRESENT ten (10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Human Resource Director Steve Ward, City Engineer Duane Reel, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Agent
C. J. Brown, Public Works Director Murice Green, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Battalion Chief Ron Peek, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Parks and Recreation
Chairman John Fortenbury, Planning Commission Chairman Bob Walker, Mr. Tommy Dupree, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. JoAnn Williamson, Mrs. Barbara Green, Leader
Reporter Rob Cox, Jacksonville Patriot Editor Jon Parham, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 1999 for approval and/or correction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 21 January 1999 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the monthly Report for January 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire Department. Said Report reflects a fire loss of $29,260.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report for January of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $243.00
making TOTAL COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Chief Vanderhoof complimented school children from the Jacksonville Jr. High who hosted a style show and raised $500.00 for the South Bend relief fund. He recognized Jacksonville Jr.
High School teacher Mrs. JoAnn Williamson.
Mayor Swaim related that the Jacksonville community has responded well to the needs of South Bend, McRae and Beebe area and commended those efforts. He related that the City offered
assistance with permits for the South Bend area.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Coach of the Year Awards 1998
Parks and Recreation Chairman John Fortenbury and Director George Biggs presented the following Coach of the Year Awards for 1998.
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH SOFTBALL:
Al Gall
Mike Dietz
Randy Rainbolt as winner of Softball Coach of the Year 1998
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH BASEBALL:
Joe Mitchell
Rick Ussery
Daniella Rose as winner of Baseball Coach of the Year 1998
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH SOCCER:
Chrissy Woodson
Jeff Shelton
Glenn Coonts as winner of Soccer Coach of the Year 1998
Mayor Swaim congratulated the nominees and winners and related that it is a pride for the community and commended the efforts of those commissioners and their volunteer efforts. He
then related that the Baseball Association along with volunteers is hard at work preparing for the upcoming Regional Tournament to be hosted by the City of Jacksonville. He related
the positive effects of the guidance our youth receive from their coaches.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 513 (#1-99)
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF BAILEY BOULEVARD, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: BAILEY BOULEVARD NORTH OF
PARRISH STREET); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to read Resolution 513 (#1-99). MOTION CARRIED.
At which time City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 513 (#1-99) in its entirety.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve Resolution 513 (#1-99). MOTION CARRIED.
b. RESOLUTION 514 (#2-99)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERN AND OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE TO BE ENTERED IN THE MATTER OF UNITED STATES VERSES HERCULES LRC-99022; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that Jacksonville has worked very closely with Hercules in the Vertac plant site clean up which facilitated clean up efforts for Dupree Park and the lake. He then
related that Hercules has been ordered to made additional settlements to the State and Federal Government, adding that a significant fund amount is being proposed for use in the Bald
Knob West Point area for reforesting and reclaiming of wetlands. He said that while this is a worthwhile project that the wildlife service is working on; he would like to see Jacksonville
take the opportunity during the public comment period to ask the judge to consider other situations. He related the desire to ask that funds be spent in the community where the damage
occurred, mentioning the Bayou Meto Basin area. He stated that over the years Vertac and the issues that came from it caused considerable harm to the Jacksonville community. He said
he is pleased that Jacksonville has recovered but there are still areas in and adjoining the community where funds could be used as opposed to moving funds as far away as Bald Knob.
He stated that a Resolution could be presented to the agency or judge hearing the case for reconsideration in using funds in the Jacksonville community. He suggested Reed's Bridge
Battle site that is part of the Bayou Meto Basin, purchasing land along the basin and reforesting with hardwoods, and other land for reforesting just outside town.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Alderman Wilson reiterated that it is imperative that Hercules settlement funds be used in the area where the damage occurred. He stated that while the Bald Knob Wildlife Management
area may need what they propose it has nothing to do with damage from the Hercules plant. He then related that there are many project areas where the Departments of Agriculture or Fish
and Wildlife Service could utilize those funds in the Bayou II Bayou Meto Watershed area to mitigate problems Vertac created.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to suspend the rules and place Resolution 514 (#2-99) on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Williamson to read Resolution 514 (#2-99). MOTION CARRIED.
At which time City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 513 (#1-99) in its entirety.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve Resolution 514 (#2-99). MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim, without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR
City Clerk-Treasurer