99 JAN 07.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
Before the Regular Meeting of the City Council, Vice Mayor Fletcher introduced Justice of the Peace Dennis Sobba who presided at the Oath of Office Ceremony in the City Council Chambers
at City Hall. The following Aldermen were present: Aldermen Kenny Elliott, Marshall Smith, Robert Lewis, Fredrick Gentry, Reedie Ray, Larry Wilson, Gary Fletcher, Joe Williamson, Avis
Twitty and Bill Howard.
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in Regular Session on January 7, 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, Williamson, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. PRESENT TEN (10), ABSENT (0). Vice Mayor Fletcher answered ROLL
CALL and declared a quorum expressing appreciation to the audience for their attendance. Mayor Swaim was absent on business.
Others present for the meeting were: Mr. Dennis Sobba, Justice of the Peace, District 11, City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Human Resource Director Steve Ward, Engineering Marci Wilson,
City Engineer Duane Reel, Public Works Director Murice Green, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Purchasing Agent June "JC" Brown, Police Chief Larry Hibbs, Planning Commission Chairman
Bart Gray, Jr., Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Lendy Lewis, other City employees, petitioners, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 29, 1998 for study and action at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10 & 17, and the Budget Hearing Meeting of December 17, 1998 be APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ANIMAL CONTROL REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for December 1998.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES ................................. $ 552.50
CONTRIBUTIONS .............................$ .00 ADOPTIONS/FINES ...........................$ 552.50
TOTAL......................................$ 552.50
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPT: ANNUAL REPORT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to APPROVE the Annual Animal Control Report for 1998.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES ................................. $8,667.50
CONTRIBUTIONS .............................$ 5.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES ...........................$8,667.50
TOTAL..................................... $8,672.50
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the Regular Monthly Report for December of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Fine Settlements
$74,098.30, Miscellaneous Payments $992.75, Small Claims $150.00, Civil Claims $455.00, Report Sales $268.00 for total collections of $75,964.05.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
a. Request to close Puritan Drive.
b. Request to close a portion of Parrish Street.
Vice Mayor Fletcher recognized City Attorney Bamburg to address both items of business.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
City Attorney Bamburg related that these items are for public hearing; and that since the time the original petitions were submitted to City Council, the additional signatures from all
adjacent property owners have not been submitted to the City Clerk.
He suggested that until all signatures (required by State Statute) are received, Council cannot act to close.
He related that the City Council could choose to host the public hearings and hold action until signatures are received; or postpone the hearings until addition information is collected.
Discussion ensued as to property owners north and south of the east 75 feet of Bailey. He also related that public hearings are set by Resolution; adding that it is the property owners
responsibility to provide the necessary consent which has not been received. It was noted that the agenda in error did not announce these items of business as public hearings.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to postpone the public hearings for the closure of Puritan Drive and partial closure of the east 75 feet of Parrish Street.
In response to a query from Alderman Elliott and Wilson, City Attorney Bamburg related that attempts to notify property owners were on going and that a motion could be made for a specific
time which would not require further advertisement.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry to postpone the aforementioned public hearings for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of January 21, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the re-appointment of John Hardwick and Bob Walker to the Planning Commission for a term to expire 01/01/2002 and the appointment
of Art Brannen for a term to expire 01/01/2002.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Billy Bowles of 504 Parrish Street commented that he may not be able to attend the next meeting in January and would like to know exactly what part of Parrish is being considered
for closure; adding that he lives near the corner of Parrish and Bailey.
City Engineer Reel provided a map of the area indicating the proposed 75 foot of closure on Parrish Street.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:18 P.M.
Alderman Wilson said that he felt it is important to point out that the intent of closure is to prevent traffic into the neighborhood.
In response to a question from the audience, Vice Mayor Fletcher related that there is no set date for City Council to address the closure of Thomas and Nixon Streets.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer