01 AUG 16.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 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 August 16, 2001 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and
Vice Mayor Twitty led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud answered roll call. Vice Mayor Twitty also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT eight (8),
ABSENT (2).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Melanie Green, Director of Administration Murice Green, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public Works
Director Jimmy Oakley, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Police Chief Hibbs, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. DeDe Hibbs, Mrs. Addie Gibson, interested citizens and members
of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Twitty presented the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 2, 2001 for approval and/or correction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 19 July 2001 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that the Regular Monthly Report for July be APPROVED. July Report reflects; Total Value of Reported Stolen Property $88,064.00,
Total value of Recovered Stolen Property $86,431.00, Total Report Sales $337.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Report for July, which reflects a fire loss of $219,250.00, and a Savings Total of $181,500.00.
REGULARLY MONTHLY REPORT/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Report for July 2001.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY
Building Permits 20 Grass Letters 243
Business License 21 Property Mowed 15
Trash Letters 90
INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Trash Removal 0
Bldg. Inspections 53 Prop. Maint. Letters 2
HVACR 32 Property Repairs Made 0
Electrical 67
Plumbing 69 Cost for June $1,495.00
CONDAMNATION
Maint. Letters 15
Repairs Made 0
Demolitions 4
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE the monthly Animal Control Report for July 2001. Report reflects the following:
CONTRIBUTIONS…………………………… $ 0.00
ADOPTIONS/FINES……………………… $ 494.00
TOTAL………………………………………………… $ 494.00
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE. (0) voted NAY. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray complimented the Police Department regarding the total value of stolen property recovered.
Alderman Stroud complimented the Code Enforcement Department regarding clean-up efforts.
In response to a question from Alderman Fletcher, Mr. Green related that a meeting is scheduled with Pet Angles regarding the project’s progress. He related that the foundation bid
is forthcoming and that the ground area has been graded.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
GENERAL: PUBLIC HEARING a. ORDINANCE 1156 (#10-01)
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT ON LOTS 13 AND 14 OF THE MARSHALL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: LOTS 13 AND 14 MARSHALL ROAD
INDUSTRIAL PARK); AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Vice Mayor Twitty opened the public hearing at approximately 7:06 p.m.
City Attorney Bamburg related that the ordinance addresses the abandonment of a right-of-way easement that has been replaced. He related that during development the owner discovered
that an easement no longer utilized by the Water Department had not been formally abandoned. He then related that the owner granted another easement across the property which would
allow for the development.
He stated that from his understanding there was no opposition expressed during Water Department Commission meeting, but added that a public hearing hosted by the City Council was in
order to formally abandon the easement.
With no one to speak in opposition, Vice Mayor Twitty closed the public hearing at approximately 7:08 p.m.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that Ordinance 1160 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted
AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon, City Attorney Bamburg read the Ordinance.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to dispense with the reading of Ordinance 1160 in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and
Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve Ordinance 1160 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE.
NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1160 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and
Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
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7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1160 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson,
Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0). Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to APPROVE AND ADOPT Ordinance 1160. ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, and Stroud voted AYE. NAY (0).
Motion received seven (7) affirmative votes, (0) negative votes. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBERED 1160 THIS THE 16th DAY OF
AUGUST 2001.
b. Community Development Policy and Operating Procedure Manual
Alderman Ray as a member of the committee urged more citizens to volunteer.
CDBG Director Teresa Watson related that manual includes a change summary, pointing out that the manual was updated to include uniform project regulations.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Community Development Policy and Operations Procedure Manual. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Sewer Line Upgrade for Sanitation/Recycling
City Engineer Whisker related that funds were budgeted for the new recycling facilities and pointed out the existing sanitary sewer across Marshall Road, which is being rehabbed. He
related that the line has been cleaned for the pipe burst procedure and the City has attached the project to the low bid contract of the Jacksonville Wastewater regarding their existing
pipe bursting projects. He stated that cost is $64.00 per foot for 140 feet of improvements.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund of $64.00 per foot for 140 feet of sewer line improvements. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Green related that the Recycling building is expected to be operational by November, adding that the Arkansas Department of Corrections would be tearing down the old building. He
stated that the asbestos siding contract should be completed in one week.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 P.M. – 7:20 P.M.
He then responded that November is also the target date regarding completion of the new Animal Shelter.
Alderman Fletcher acknowledged improvements regarding the clean-up ordinance, but stated that it has been brought to his attention that many of the right-of-ways and ditches require
cleaning by the City. He asked if the City needs to consider hiring additional personnel for City clean-up.
Mr. Green stated that the City currently hires two bush hoggers and a dozen summer hires regarding ditch maintenance. He explained that it has been difficult to keep personnel, expressing
that the average employment span is approximately three to four days. He stated that the heat has been the primary cause for the difficulty in keeping summer maintenance crews. He
related that the City will need to hire additional personnel, but is doing its best to manage those responsibilities with the available resources.
Alderman Sansing related that the Ordinance may require further consideration to address additional concerns regarding residents who have an excess number of vehicles parked at their
residence, but are not in violation of Code because all the vehicles are mechanically operational.
Alderman Stroud agreed, saying that he had witnessed ten cars parked at one home. He added that the Council may want to consider requiring all vehicles to be registered with current
license. He related the need in all considerations to be fair to citizens who have cars, buses, RV’s, and boats as well as their neighbors.
Alderman Sansing stated that residents living in a city and receiving that city’s services should conform to the city laws, pointing out that those same guidelines do not exist for County
residents.
Alderman Smith suggested that more time for proving ground be given regarding ordinance effectiveness before strengthening the ordinance.
APPOINTMENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Twitty without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer