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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:30 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 1, 2000 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Smith delivered the invocation and
Mayor Swaim led a 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. Alderman
Fletcher arrived at approximately 7:03 p.m. PRESENT ten (10), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of Administration Murice Green, Director of Human Services Dennis Foor,
CDBG Director Frank Rowland, Purchasing Assistance Angela Blacklock, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Becky Foor, Firefighter Kyle Rhone,
Parks and Recreation Administration Manager Patty Walker, Mr. Terry Sansing, Jacksonville Patriot Reporter Peggy Koury, Leader Reporter Rob Cox, Democrat-Gazette Reporter Larry Ault
and interested citizens.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 18, 2000 for approval and/or correction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 4 May 2000 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request to Accept Bid for Fire Pumper Apparatus
Mayor Swaim related that purchase of a new fire truck has been authorized and the bids represent that purchase, adding that the comparison and recommendation from the Fire Department
is at each workstation.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Williamson to approve the recommended bid from Pierce Manufacturing in the amount of $163,175.00 and reject the low bid from Central State.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2000
7:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Swaim noted that justification states that there are a number of items which differ, pointing out that the bid from Pierce Manufacturing includes ladders on their truck along with
a discount offer for early pay off.
Alderman Elliott noted that the difference between the low bid and the recommended bidder is only $1,100.00 on a $163,000.00 item.
Mayor Swaim related that funds would be drawn from budgeted funds for Fire Department Equipment.
Alderman Wilson pointed out that the delivery time is half that of other bids submitted.
At this time, MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1137 (#9-2000)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that the item has appeared several times before Council for recommendation. He related that there will be a personnel committee appointed to look at changes for the
following year. He then reviewed the changes regarding Workers Compensation which states that Workers Compensation will remain unchanged as in the past providing that employees will
receive full payment with submission of the Workers Compensation check.
Discussion ensued and Mayor Swaim stated that all policies have remained the same with only the mandatory drug policy additions.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Gentry, Mr. Foor related that the major change under the Family Medical Leave Act based on advice from the Municipal League attorney is expanded
explanations of the FMLA Act and policy.
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Mr. Foor stated that basically most of the changes were administrative, such as changing Department Heads to Directors, an expansion of FMLA, and major changes to the drug and alcohol
policy with the addition of random testing for safety and security sensitive positions.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that Ordinance
1137 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10)
affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Lewis moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to ACCEPT Ordinance 1137 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1137 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher,
Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Gentry moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1137 on THIRD AND FINAL READING.
In response to a question posed by Officer Nusser, Mayor Swaim related that sick leave provisions have not changed, adding that a doctor’s note will still be required following two consecutive
sick days.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative
votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Lewis to APPROVE AND ADOPT Ordinance 1137 without an emergency clause. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received nine (9) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Gentry that the EMERGENCY CLAUSE be attached and adopted. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Gentry, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Williamson,
Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received ten (10) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1137 THIS THE 1st DAY OF JUNE 2000.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Swaim congratulated Fire Chief John Vanderhoof in celebrating 30 years with the Fire Department.
He then asked that Chief Vanderhoof pass on thanks to the committee who worked on bids for the fire truck which came in under expected expenditure.
GRAHAM ROAD FIRE STATION
Chief Vanderhoof related that the brickwork is being completed, adding that the kitchen and living area has been opened. He related HVACR work is scheduled as soon as the brickwork
is completed, adding that this is the first major improvement project since the station was built in 1968. He then related that the roof has been completed.
RAILROAD OVERPASS PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Swaim related that there will be a pubic hearing June 29, 2000 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center. He said that it is hoped this will be the final meeting
prior to acquisition rights-of-way and utility location before bids.
MARTIN STREET POOL
Mayor Swaim responded that the pool has opened for the season, but is not a permanent situation. He related that the committee continues with efforts to build a new pool. He reminded
Council of the annual repairs, adding that it will eventually need to be replaced.
ACCESS ROAD BETWEEN JAMES STREET AND RAMADA INN
Mayor Swaim related that the Highway Department was notified immediately regarding events and repairs needed. He then related that work on the Vandenburg exit has begun as per design
of the Highway Department. He stated that there would be a new ramp built in the location of Arthur’s Beauty College.
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He related that there will be two intersections instead of just the one now. He further related concerns for future traffic situations. He then commented on efforts involving other
projects, mentioning efforts to relocate the recycling center to the Jemelco property. He related efforts also to secure the Vertac site for future development, adding that the City
has applied for a $100,000 redevelopment grant regarding a clear title for redevelopment.
He then related that paving will begin shortly and milling operations will begin in a week and be completed in approximately two weeks.
Mayor Swaim encouraged attendance of the City Picnic, which will be Saturday, June 10th 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Swaim related on-going efforts to hire an additional Code Enforcement employee, pointing out the inundation of complaint calls. Discussion ensued regarding process time factors
and repeat offenders.
Mr. Green related that the “Pet Angels” will be reviewing current Animal Control ordinances, adding that the first meeting will be held June 8th at 7:00 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding
the increased adoption rate after the previous ordinance revision and that the neuter and spay process is effective regarding the over population of cats and dogs.
Alderman Ray was congratulated on the birth of granddaughter Adianna Joshline Kimble Ray born May 30, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer