99 SEP 16.DOC CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 September 17, 1999 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation
after which he led the standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Aldermen Fletcher and Lewis arrived at approximately 7:06 p.m. Alderman Twitty
arrived at approximately 7:09 p.m. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT seven (7), ABSENT (3).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of Administration Murice Green, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, OECD
Director Frank Rowland, Purchasing Agent C.J. Brown, Purchasing Assistant Angelia Blacklock, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Lindy Lewis,
Mr. Terry Sansing, Leader Reporter Rick Kron, and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 2, 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 19 August 1999 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the monthly Report for August 1999 of the Jacksonville Fire Department. Said report reflects a fire loss of $77,700.00 and
a Savings Total of $210,000.00. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report for August of the Jacksonville Police Department be APPROVED. Said report reflects; Report Sales $307.00
making TOTAL COLLECTIONS: Not Listed. ASSESSED: Not Listed. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Howard voted AYE. NAY 0. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:10 P.M.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/OECD
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Regular Monthly Report for August, of Economic and Community Development Department be approved. Said report reflects:
HOUSING REHABILITATION: AUGUST YR-TO-DATE
Loan Applications (HOME) ................... 0 8
Grant Applications (CDBG) .................. 0 6
Emergency Handicap (CDBG) .................. 2 6
Warranty Repairs ........................... 1 4
Total Jobs Bid ......................... 2 15
Total Jobs Completed ................... 2 9
Program Inquiry Mailouts/Calls ............. 4 14
SEWER LINE (Loans, Grants Emergency) AUGUST YR-TO-DATE
Applications ............................... 2 6
Total Jobs Bid ......................... 2 6
Total Jobs Completed ................... 3 5
Program Inquiry Mailouts ................... 2 6
HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE GRANT (HAG) AUGUST YR-TO-DATE
Application ................................ 1 13
Approved ................................... 1 12
Processed & Closed ..................... 3 12
Program Inquiry Mailouts ................... 2 5
HOME BLDG/BUYING/RECONST-SALES AUGUST YR-TO-DATE
Homes built or re-constructed-completed .... 1 2
Construction Sales ......................... 0 1
Mortgage Loan Applications ................. 0 2
Program Inquiry Mailouts ................... 4 10
Pending Financing ...................... 1
Approved Mortgage Loans ................ 0
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Howard, voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for August 1999.
Report reflects the following:
REVENUES .............................. $ 497.00
CONTRIBUTIONS ......................... $ 90.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES ....................... $ 407.00
TOTAL............................. $ 497.00
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Williamson, and Howard, voted AYE, NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL:
APPOINTMENTS: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the appointment of Ms. Martha Boyd to fill the unexpired term of Ken Nabors to expire 2/5/2001. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WATER IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Swaim related that the project funded by Economic Development for a water line to improve seventy acres of land designated for economic development will be underway soon. He related
good cooperation with the Water Department who will be funding almost $65,000.00 in up front money while the grant will pay the remaining cost.
SALARY SURVEY PLAN
Mayor Swaim related that department heads along with Dennis, Paul, and Murice have spent many working hours regarding the plan. He related that Mr. Mulally's said that their job was
to look at the position and it is the job of administration to look at the people who serve in that position. He encouraged questions be directed to Murice Green or Dennis Foor. He
related work will continue to gain a full understanding of the plan and then be brought back to the City Council.
RETIREMENT LUNCHEON
Murice Green extended an invitation to a retirement luncheon for Mr. Bob Martin 29 September at 11:30 a.m. for his many years of service in the City. He related that the luncheon will
be catered at a cost of $7.00 per person and to RSVP by the 24th with Bertha in the Mayor's office.
CITY PAGEANT
Mayor Swaim related that the Mr. and Ms. City Fest Pageant will be held September 18th at the Jacksonville High School.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:10 P.M.
WING DING FESTIVAL
He related that the festival will be held in Dupree Park October 2nd and encouraged attendance. He mentioned that the Alltel Arena will also be host an event on the day date.
Alderman Gentry announced that the FOP has extended an invitation to the City Council to meet for discussion.
Mayor Swaim stated that he has been approached by some officers who related to him that the FOP does not represent all Police Officers in the City.
FLEA MARKET AND POT LUCK
Mr. Frank Rowland related that the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a flea market and pot luck September 25th in Galloway Park. He related that proceeds will go the
Neighborhood Association. He related that it is also a celebration/dedication for the new park equipment. He encouraged attendance from 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. on that day.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim, without objection, adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. to convene in an informal future planning meeting.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer