04 MAR 18.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2004
7:00 P.M. – 7:22 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 18, 2004 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and
Mayor Swaim led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Alderman Lewis was
absent. One seat open. PRESENT eight (8), ABSENT (1).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Bobby Bamburg, Deputy Clerk Heather Palermiti, Director of Administration Murice Green, Human Resource Director Charlie Brown, Finance
Director Paul Mushrush, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Public Works Director Jimmy Oakley, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs, Chamber of Commerce Director
Bonita Rownd, Police Chief Baker, Fire Chief Vanderhoof, Judy Swaim, Edith Smith, Linda Rinker, Larry Smith, David McClanahan, Sid Gray, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2004 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 5 February 2004 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA:
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Report for February 2004. Said report reflects the Total Value of Reported Stolen Property $70,102.
Total Value of Recovered Stolen Property $41,230 and Total Report Sales $369.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Animal Control Report for February 2004. Said report reflects:
JANUARY
ADOPTION/FINES: $692.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 0.00
TOTAL: $592.00
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Report for February 2004 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, which reflects a fire loss of $23,500
and a savings total of $585,000.00.
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MARCH 18, 2004
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ROLL CALL: Aldermen Elliott, Smith, Lewis, Sansing, Ray, Wilson, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION: Coach of the Year Awards
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs recognized Commissioner John Fortenbury, adding that the Commission Chairman is Marsha Dornblaser and Vice Chairman is Mike Dietz.
Director Biggs presented the Softball Coach of the Year Award to Al Gall, and the Youth Soccer Coach of the Year Award to Mitch Long. He thanked the coaches for their dedication and
volunteerism to the youth programs.
Mayor Swaim expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners and the various volunteers, adding that without their assistance the City could not offer the youth programs. He stated that
the programs occupy our youth and help get them involved in positive aspects. He recognized members of the audience as youths participating in the programs.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1223 (#7-04)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN THE RAILROAD AND GINA CIRCLE OFF OF SOUTH JAMES, 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 located south of Whit Davis along James Street and is the completion of Gina Circle. He related that the development started in the
early 80’s and the property was rezoned for mobile homes and zero lot-line. He noted the zoning request returns to the original plan of duplex development.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud that Ordinance 1223 be placed on FIRST READING.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Fletcher, City Engineer Whisker stated that the drainage flows back to the railroad ditch on the northeast corner of the property.
ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance
1223.
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MARCH 18, 2004
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Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1223 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1223 be placed on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1223.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Ray that Ordinance 1223 be placed on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1223.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing that Ordinance 1223 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, Sansing, Ray, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1223 THIS 18H DAY OF MARCH 2004.
GENERAL: a. Alderman Appointment of Linda Rinker
Mayor Swaim stated that Mrs. Linda Rinker’s name has been submitted as the Alderman appointment to fill the term of Larry Wilson. He asked if there were other names the City Council
wish to submit.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to appoint Linda Rinker to fulfill the balance of Alderman Larry Wilson’s term. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Swaim noted that Mrs. Rinker lives in Ward 3 and clarified that she would need to seek office in November to following the current term. He then welcomed Mrs. Rinker to the City
Council.
b. 2003 CAPER Report for CDBG (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
CDBG Director Theresa Watson stated that the report is a summary of the work performed in 2003 regarding the distribution of CDBG and Home Program funds. She related that this the fourth
year of the five year plan as adopted, adding that the plan is on schedule with the exception of reducing the number of vacant commercial units.
Mayor Swaim related that the program is not easy given the amount of money allocated, pointing out that there is always an effort to perform Community projects and revitalize homes in
the area to continue affordable housing. He noted that Community Development Block Grant Funds generally range between $300,000 to $350,000 annually, which
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includes expenses for salaries. He related that most of the housing projects come in above $10,000 per home. He added that the City is thankful to receive funding, saying that it has
helped the City keep project ongoing in the Sunnyside Hills Addition.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the 2003 CAPER Report from the CDBG Department. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Mayor Swaim announced that the Annual Health Fair will be held at the Community Center on March 20, 2004 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs announced that additionally Mr. Rob Regnas was chosen for the Baseball Coach of the Year Award. He then stated that the Health Fair activities
would be focused on the youth, adding that the program is targeting childhood obesity and healthy lifestyles. He encouraged everyone to attend.
Mayor Swaim announced that April 3rd is the Annual City Clean-up Day, and that it would begin at the Chamber of Commerce followed by a lunch cook out. He stated that the City appreciates
the volunteers that participate.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer