03 MAR 06.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2003
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 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 March 6, 2003 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation and
Vice Mayor Howard led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, and Twitty, answered roll call. Vice Mayor Howard also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT
nine (9), ABSENT (1). Mayor Swaim was attending a National League of Cities Congressional Conference in Washington D.C.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Bobby Bamburg, Deputy Clerk Heather Palermiti, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public Works Director Jimmy Oakley, CDBG Director Theresa
Watson, Police Chief Ruthven, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Chamber of Commerce Director Bonita Rownd, Mrs. Glenda Fletcher, Ms. Roberta Bonham, Signal Technician Sidney Gray, Mr. Leroy Akridge,
Mr. Larry Smith, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Howard presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of February 20, 2003 and the Special City Council meeting of February 11, 2003 for approval and/or correction
at the next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 6 February 2003 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Regular Monthly Report for February 2003. Said report reflects:
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PREFORMED
Building Permits 12 Building Inspections 33
Business License 10 HVACR 39
Electrical 57
Plumbing 51
UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY VEHICLES
Grass Letters 0 Notice of Noncompliance 36
Property Mowed 0 Towed 1
Trash Letters 33
Trash Removal 0 CONDEMNATIONS
Cost for January $ .00 Structural Maint. Letters 0
Structural Repairs Made 0
Demolitions 0
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, and Twitty voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2003
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1196 (#4-03)
AN ORDINANCE CLASSIFYING NEWLY ANNEXED PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE RECENT SOUTHEAST AND SOUTH ANNEXATIONS TO JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Engineer Whisker related that the property is being proposed for its current use, noting that the landfill is being proposed for the zoning of M-1 and the property to be developed
by First Electric Cooperative is proposed for C-1. He noted that the property on the corner of Loop Road and Graham is being proposed for C-2, adding that all of Loop Road was annexed.
He noted a smaller section of property zoned R-1 and R-7 below the R-1 property on Military Road. It was noted that the Murrell Taylor Elementary School did not choose to participate
in the voluntary Southeast Annexation.
City Engineer Whisker then answered that R-7 is the zone for mobile home parks.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1196 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, and Twitty
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1196.
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson that Ordinance 1196 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, and Twitty
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that Ordinance 1196 be placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, and
Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1196.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1196 be placed on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud,
and Twitty voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1196.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2003
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1196 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, and Twitty voted
AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1196 THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH 2003.
b. RESOLUTION 570 (#1-03)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A STUDY BY UALR OF THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS TRANSIT; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
City Attorney Bamburg related that participation by local municipalities in Pulaski County had been requested by Judge Villains, he related that the cities have been asked to adopt a
Resolution supporting the request for a study and pledging support and participation regarding information or data available.
It was noted that there would not be a cost to the City to participate.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to Read Resolution 570. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the title of Resolution 570.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to Approve Resolution 570. MOTION CARRIED.
c. CDBG Request to Approval the Annual CAPER Report.
CDBG Director Theresa Watson provided a brief summary regarding activity for the Department. She related that the Department received $336,189.00 for 2002, adding that with those funds
the Department was able to increase the number of homeownership opportunities through the HAG Grants. She stated that HAG Grants had increased by 200%, adding that the percentage of
Rehabs and Emergency Projects increased by 70% from 2001. She pointed out that 2001 was a transitional period for the Department, adding that the Department plans to increase all goals.
She then related that the Department plans to complete 25 homeownership grants for 2003 over the 16 homeownership grants in 2002 to help decrease the amount of rental property in the
City. She related that in 2002 the Department made a contribution to the Care Channel in the sum of $12,000. She related that the Care Channel was able to tremendously increase the
number of families they were able to help and also provide a bonus holiday basket that they are not normally able to offer. She stated that in 2003 the Department plans to contribute
at least that same amount or possibly provide a small increase if funds are available. She related the need to increase the number of volunteers for the Department’s volunteer programs,
pointing out that in 2002 they were only able to paint two houses, build two wheelchair ramps for individuals who were not able to afford one and provide some yard work.
Alderman Wilson moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the 2002 Annual CAPER Report. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2003
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
APPOINTMENT(S):
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Howard without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer