07 JUN 21.docCITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 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 21, 2007 at the regular meeting place of the Council. Alderman Ray delivered the invocation and
Vice Mayor Fletcher led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, and Stroud answered roll call. Vice Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT eight (8),
ABSENT (2). Aldermen Twitty and Howard were absent. Mayor Swaim was out of town attending the National League of Cities Advisory Council.
Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy Clerk Linda Dulaney, Finance Director Paul Mushrush, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, CDBG Director Theresa
Watson, Fire Battalion Chief Joe Bratton, Police Captain Charles Jenkins, Mrs. Addie Gibson, Mr. Larry Kye, Mr. Eddie Mollette, Mr. Larry Smith, Mr. Stephen Vaughn, interested citizens
and members of the press.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:
Vice Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 7, 2007 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 17 May 2007 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular Monthly Report for May 2007. Said report reflects the Total Value of Reported Stolen Property $118,809. Total
Value of Recovered Stolen Property $33,750 and Total Report Sales $987.
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Ray to approve the Regular Monthly Animal Control Report for May 2007. Said report reflects:
ADOPTION/FINES: $2,595.00
CONTRIBUTIONS: $ 0.00
TOTAL: $2,595.00
ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Smith, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Rinker, and Stroud voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Citizens Certificate of Merit Award presented to Stephen Vaughn
Battalion Chief Joe Bratton related that the Certificate is being presented to Stephen Vaughn on behalf of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire Department.
Whereas on the morning of February 28, 2007, an emergency existed due to a person coming into contact with a live electrical wire.
Whereas the male patient coming into contact with the wire was in eminent danger of loss of life or limb due to the electrical shock and danger of falling from the roof of a mobile home
where he was located.
Whereas Mr. Stephen Vaughn took action upon discovering the emergency, disregarded his own safety and ascended to the roof of the mobile home and restrained the patient from the danger
of falling.
Whereas upon the arrival of emergency medical personnel, Mr. Vaughn continued to assist with the patient until the arrival of additional Fire Department units.
It is therefore deemed that the Citizens Certificate of Merit shall be bestowed upon Mr. Stephen Vaughn for his heroic and unselfish actions in rendering aid on alarm #07-0366, which
contributed to the saving of a life.
In deepest gratitude, I affix my hand to this Citation on the 13th day of June 2007.
Battalion Chief Joe Bratton related that the certificate was sign by Fire Chief John Vanderhoof
The City Council and audience joined in applauding Mr. Vaughn’s heroic action.
Vice Mayor Fletcher recognized the honor of being able to present the award, noting that it is refreshing to have a citizen selflessly perform a heroic duty when mainly the news is filled
with adverse deeds. He told Mr. Vaughn that the City of Jacksonville is proud to have him as a citizen and that he sets the example for all.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 7:12 P.M.
GENERAL: Request to approve funds from the Capital Equipment Fund to purchase a generator to operate the mobile command post.
Battalion Chief Joe Bratton informed the City Council that the request is for a 6500-watt generator to power the mobile command unit. He reminded the City Council that the mobile command
unit was relieved from the Federal surplus post Hurricane Katrina. He related that currently the mobile command unit is being remodeled to benefit the use as a post, adding that the
generator would allow the unit to self-power. He noted that the unit would probably be located to a site that would not have power.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Elliott, Battalion Chief Joe Bratton stated that the low bid did meet all specifications.
Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the low bid from Cabot Outdoors in the amount of $3889.94. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT(S): HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BOARD:
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Stroud to approve the reappointment of Pat O’Brien for a term to expire 3/13/2012. MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S): Alderman McCleary noted interest in the City to organize cleanup efforts in the Sunnyside Addition, announcing that there would be a meeting Thursday, June 28th at
2:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Alderman Stroud related that Ron Newport, Executive Director of Keep Jacksonville Beautiful has asked the City Council members to allow their names used as “stakeholders”. He noted
the importance of having the City Council participate as being stakeholders regarding when Keep Jacksonville Beautiful applies for grants. He related that so far they have collected
$10,000.00 to begin important projects, adding that CDBG will be collaborating with funds to produce landfill calendars. He stated that Keep Jacksonville Beautiful plans a presence at
Wing Ding and there are plans to cleanup one-third of Sunnyside Addition this year.
Discussion ensued regarding a Resolution and it was the consent of City Council members individually to lend their names to support Keep Jacksonville Beautiful for grant application
efforts.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Vice Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:12 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
City Clerk-Treasurer