06 OCT 19.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2006
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 October 19, 2006 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation
and Mayor Swaim led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Stroud, Twitty and Howard answered roll call. Mayor Swaim also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. Alderman Fletcher arrived
at approximately 7:02 p.m. Aldermen Ray and Rinker were absent. PRESENT eight (8), ABSENT (2).
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy Clerk Linda Dulaney, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Finance Manager Cheryl Erkel, City Engineer Jay Whisker,
Fire Chief John Vanderhoof, Police Chief Robert Baker, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, Mrs. Judy Swaim, Mrs. Helen Stroud, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr. Larry
Smith, Mr. Luciene Shockey, Mrs. Emma Knight, Mrs. Susan Dollar, Mr. Tommy Bond, Mr. Tim McClurg, Mrs. Sandra Payne, Mrs. Betty Busby, interested citizens and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Mayor Swaim presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 5, 2006 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 Sansing that the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 21 September 2006 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the Regular Monthly Report for September 2006. Said report reflects:
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PREFORMED
Building Permits 22 Building Inspections 84
Business License 11 HVACR 47
Electrical 95 Plumbing 117
UNSIGHTLY & UNSANITARY VEHICLES
Grass Letters 196 Notice of Noncompliance 17
Property Mowed 35 Towed 1
Trash Letters 189 CONDEMNATIONS
Trash Removal 9 Structural Maint. Letters 0
Property Maint. Letters 2 Structural Repairs Made 0
Costs $2,245.29 Demolitions 0
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:10 P.M.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Report for September 2006. Said report reflects the Total Value of Reported Stolen Property $61,768.
Total Value of Recovered Stolen Property $35,232 and Total Report Sales $998.00.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Report for September 2006 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, which reflects a fire loss of $25,100.
and a savings total of $77,900.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the Regular Monthly Animal Control Report for September 2006. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $2,260.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ .00
TOTAL: $2,260.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Stroud, Twitty, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: FEMA SAFER Grant
Chief Vanderhoof related that the Fire Department applied under the SAFER Grant for three personnel with the permission of the City Council. He related that the Fire Department was
fortunate enough to receive the Grant, explaining that there were approximately 1,800 Fire Departments across the United States that applied for the Grant and Jacksonville was one of
the few to receive the Grant. He stated that the Grant would pay a sliding scale portion of salaries for the new firefighters for five years. He noted that the Federal share of the
Grant is $300,095.00 and the City’s share would be $318,868.00 over the next five years. He expressed pride in Jacksonville being chosen for the Grant, adding that several other Fire
Departments have inquired if Jacksonville has a professional grant writer and how we were fortunate enough to have been chosen. He stated that several Fire Department members have been
responsible for writing the grants, naming Battalion Chief Kendall Snyder, Joe Bratton and firefighter Michael Williams as being responsible for the grant applications. He stated that
the Fire Department has received approximately $850,000 in grant funds.
The Fire Department received applause by the City Council.
Mayor Swaim stated that the Fire Department has been diligent and successful in their efforts to receive grants, adding that their efforts are greatly appreciated.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:10 P.M.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1293 (#26-06) THIRD READING
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: WOODSIDE SUBDIVISION, ADJACENT TO WESTERN HILLS SUBDIVISION); AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS
213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim related that Ordinance 1293 has been removed from the agenda by the sponsor and will not be considered at this time.
b. ORDINANCE 1296
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1296 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and
Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1296.
Mayor Swaim related that the Ordinance deals with the changing of personnel, commending Parks and Recreation Director George Biggs for proposing the change. He related that Parks and
Recreation has a partial janitorial service, explaining that Mr. Biggs was able to secure a more economical price than the present personnel offers. He stated that this represents a
significant savings for the City of Jacksonville.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1296 be APPROVED on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty
and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1296 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Fletcher,
Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1296.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1296 on THIRD and FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing,
Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1296.
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Howard that Ordinance 1296 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Fletcher, Stroud, Twitty and Howard
voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2006
7:00 P.M. – 7:10 P.M.
ORDINANCE APPROVED, ADOPTED AND NUMBER 1296 THIS 19th DAY OF OCTOBER 2006.
APPOINTMENT(S): JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the appointment of Addie Gibson to fill the unexpired term of Fred West for a term to expire 3/17/2007.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA:
RESOLUTION 599 (#12-06)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION OF A TRAILS FOR LIFE GRANT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Swaim stated that there is an opportunity for the City to reapply for a grant that was not received last year, explaining that the City Council had previously approved a Resolution
approving the application. He stated that an updated Resolution would be necessary to move forward with the application.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to suspend the rules and place Resolution 599 (#12-06) on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to read Resolution 599 (#12-06). MOTION CARRIED whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Resolution 599 (#12-06).
Alderman Stroud moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve Resolution 599 (#12-06) in its entirety. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued as to reasons the Ordinance was removed from the agenda and the rules of order regarding discussion surrounding the removal of Ordinance 1293. It was concluded that
once the sponsor removes an item from the agenda, the item cannot be further discussed.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Swaim without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer