99 MAR 18.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 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 March 18, 1999 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Mayor Swaim delivered the invocation after
which he 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. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT
nine (9), ABSENT (1). Alderman Fletcher arrived at approximately 7:19 p.m.
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, OECD Director Frank Rowland, OECD Admin. Assistant Gerri Prince, Parks and Recreation Director
George Biggs, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bob Stroud, Justice of the Peace Dennis Sobba, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Edith Smith, Leader Reporter Rick Kron, Jacksonville
Patriot Editor Jon Parham, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 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 Ray that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 18 February 1999 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE the monthly Report for February 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire Department. Said Report reflects a fire loss of $23,200.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that the Regular
Monthly Report for February of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $222.00 making TOTAL COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Chief Vanderhoof related that after a long wait the caution lights at station #1 on Redmond Road are operational, station #4 at Hwy 161 are in a twelve-day flashing process after which
they will be activated and station #3 will begin work next week. He commended the project saying that it is worthwhile and will provide caution alerts for pedestrians, vehicles and
Fire trucks. He cited the safety issues involved and stated that "we may never know how many lives it will save."
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION: FINAL PLAT: Lot 1 Jacksonville Shopping Center.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the Final Plat of Lot 1 Jacksonville Shopping Center as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim related that a Church's Chicken is proposed for the location.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
GENERAL: a. RESOLUTION 517 (#4-99)
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM FOR DUPREE PARK IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to read Resolution 517 (#4-99). MOTION CARRIED.
At which time City Attorney Bamburg read Resolution 517 (#4-99) in its entirety.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to approve Resolution 517 (#4-99). MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Mayor Swaim related that the funding will come next year, adding that the City will be placed on the TIP list and there will be separate funding through the T-21 providing funding in
the coming year. He related that Murice Green has a sketch of the proposed improvements.
APPOINTMENTS: Jacksonville Housing Authority Re-appointment
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the Jacksonville Housing Authority re-appointment of Mr. Johnny Moory for a term to expire 03/17/2004. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Swaim briefed Council regarding the current legislative session citing bills such as the one asking cities who pass a sales tax for a 1/2 split with the County. He related a proposed
bill that cities with or without a union have to go to arbitration regarding all employee disagreements. He stated that Steve Ward is working on a bill regarding release of information
on employees. He stated that the bill will release cities from harm if additional information is given after an employee has left employment. He related that an amendment to the Highway
bill will be going to the house which will provide $5.00 to $5.50 per capita or $150,000.00 for the City of Jacksonville in the first year with a slight increase for the second and third
year.
He related that Alderman Elliott and Lewis have been working on an advisory committee to help regulate the cost of jail expenses. He related the constant efforts regarding legislative
process. He related that a constitutional amendment is proposed that will give cities the ability to perform tax increment financing offering incentives to businesses.
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