99 JUN 17.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 17, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:10 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 June 17, 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, Twitty and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT nine
(9), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of Administration Murice Green, City Engineer Duane Reel, Purchasing
Agent C.J. Brown, Purchasing Assistant Angela Blacklock, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Battalion Chief Bill Plunk, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mr.
Mitch Green, Arkansas Emergency Transport Mr. Mack Hutchinson, Mr. Terry Sansing, Jacksonville Patriot Reporter Peggy Koury, Leader Reporter Rick Kron, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 3 June 1999 for approval and/or correction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 20 May 1999 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for May 1999.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES .............................. $ 721.00
CONTRIBUTIONS ......................... $ .00
ADOPTIONS/FINES ....................... $ 721.00
TOTAL............................. $ 721.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Howard, voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE the May report of the Jacksonville Fire Department. Said Report reflects a fire loss of $53,500.00 and a Savings Total of
$176,500.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular Monthly Report for May of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $254.00
making TOTAL COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION
CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/OECD
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis that the Regular Monthly Report for May, of Economic and Community Development Department be approved. Said report reflects:
HOUSING REHABILITATION: MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Loan Applications (HOME) ................... 2 8
Grant Applications (CDBG) .................. 1 5
Emergency Handicap (CDBG) .................. 0 2
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 5 5
Warranty Repairs ........................... 0 0
Total Jobs Bid ............................. 0 7
Total Jobs Done ............................ 0 4
Sewer line (Loans & Grants) MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Applications Received ...................... 0 3
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 1 1
Total Jobs Bid ............................. 0 2
Total Jobs Completed ....................... 0 2
Homebuyer Assistance Grant (HAG) MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Applications Received ...................... 1 7
Applications Approved ...................... 1 7
Processed & Closed ......................... 1 6
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 1 1
HOME BUILDING/RECONSTRUCTION: MONTHLY YR-TO-DATE
Homes built or re-constructed .............. 0 2
Construction Sales ......................... 0 1
Loan Applications .......................... 1 2
Program Inquiry Mail-outs .................. 3 3
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Pending Financing .......................... 2 2
Approved Loans ............................. 0 0
Mayor Swaim commented on the significant drop in total value of reported stolen property in the Police Department Report as compared to a few years ago. He also pointed out the high
rate of recovery and commended the crime fighting efforts of the Police Department.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Fletcher, Chief Vanderhoof explained that fire item loss is the negative side of the fire service, adding that the line item of total savings
is the positive aspect of property estimated saved.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, and Howard, voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Extend Ambulance Contract with Arkansas Emergency Transport
Mayor Swaim related that the contract has an option to renew, adding that Chief Vanderhoof is pleased with the service.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to renew the Emergency Ambulance Contract with Arkansas Emergency Transport. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 521 (#8-99)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION FOR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION BY VARIOUS RETIRING AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND,
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Fletcher moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to read Resolution 521. MOTION CARRIED.
Whereas City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 521 (#8-99).
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve Resolution 521 (#8-99). MOTION CARRIED.
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b. Finance Department Request/Permission to Amend 1998 Budget, Merge Accounts & Close Accounts
Mayor Swaim related that there have been changes in the procedure of Park Funds by the advice of the auditor and Finance Director Paul Mushrush. He explained that those accounts have
been closed and merged into the General Fund to clarify the budget.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve the request to amend the 1998 budget. MOTION CARRIED.
Specific amendment request as presented by handout to Council is to amend the 1998 General Fund Budget from $8,986,955 to $10,390,382, an increase of $1,403,427, to modify the reporting
status of Parks & Recreation revenues and expenditures.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Alderman Wilson recognized Mayor Swaim for his accomplished term as Municipal League President. It was the consensus of the members of the City Council that he is commended for the
continued good job of managing the resources of the City. It was also noted the good will he has brought to the Community and has broadening the exposure of the Community. The Council
expressed their appreciation to Mayor Swaim.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim, without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer