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City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting April 16, 2015 7:00 p.m. 1. OPENING PRAYER: PAGES 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF Regular City Council Meeting MINUTES: April 2, 2015 1-3 4. APPROVALS AND/OR Regular City Council Meeting CORRECTION OF MINUTES: March 19, 2015 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Animal Control: Regular Monthly Report/lVlarch Public Works Director Jim Oakley Fire Department: Regular Monthly RepoiUMarch Fire Chief Alan Laughy Police Department: Regular Monthly RepoiUMarch Police Chief Kenny Boyd Engineering Department: Regular Monthly RepowMarch City Engineer Jay Whisker 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTIVIENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION 727 (#3-2015) Expressing willingness to utilize Federal Aid monies for participation in the 201 5 Transportation Alternatives Program (Mayor Fletcher) 10-11 11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: 12. PARKS & REC. DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: ORDINANCE 1526 (#6-2015) Designating the District Court Clerk as the official responsible for the collection of fines assessed (Mayor Fletcher) 12-13 15. APPOINTMENTS: SEWER COMNIISSION Reappointment of Fred Belote for a term to expire 04/20/2020. 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2015 7:00 P.M. - 7:09 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 April 2, 2015 at the reqular meeting place of the City Council. Alderman Bolden delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led a standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard answered ROLL :ALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT NINE (9), ABSENT (1). Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Human Resource Dlrector Jill Ross, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Fire Chlef Alan Laughy, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Dlrector Scott Xothlisberger, Jennifer Martin, Glenda F l ~ t c h e r , Floyd McMurtrey, Jerry Reichenbdch interested citizens, and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the reqular City Council meeting of March 19, 2015 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of 19 February 2015 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED . CONSENT AGENDA: WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT : SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION: PRESENTATION Community Center 2oth Anniversary Community Center Supervisor Brad Ruple announced that the Community Center would host its 2 0 ~ "Anniversary on April 11" from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He stated that all past and present dignitaries have been invited. He related that they would offer free t-shirts with the 2 0 t ' dnniversary logo, addlng that they would also serve hot dogs, hamburgers, cake, and popcorn. He noted that it would be free admission to the Community Center for the day. He continued saying that the event would feature inflatables for the children, music, land and water aerobic classes, and demonstrations. He stated that the Community Center will offer 20% off on six and twelve month memberships and the first 100 people through the door will receive free t-shirts.  C I T Y OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING A P R I L 2 , 2015 7:00 P . M . - 7:09 P . M . Mayor Fletcher noted that the Community Center is one of the most used buildings in the City, citing the recent underwater Easter Egg Hunt that was well attended and complimented on. He stated that he was an Alderman on the City Council when the endeavor to build the Community Center was conceived, noting that it was a giant step that Mayor Swaim, the City Council, and the Parks Commission undertook. He expressed his appreciation for everyone's vision who was involved. He then complimented the staff regarding the success of its operation. Alderman Bolden noted that when he began his ministry in 1995, the Community Center is where they held their revival every year for the first seven years. He related that his ministry would also celebrate its 2 O t h year anniversary this year. He stated that he is very proud of the impact the Community Center has had on the City and State. Alderman Elliott noted that he hears compliments consistently on Splash Zone and the Community Center. Alderman Ray expressed his appreciation for the Community Center, noting that he attends five days weekly at 6:00 a.m. He also expressed his appreciation to the st-aff for their dedication. PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL: Request t o increase p e t t y cash P a r k s and R e c r e a t i o n S h o o t i n g Range Finance Dlrector Cheryl Erkel explained that when the Shooting Range was opened they had requested an increase in petty cash for the cash draws, adding that they had not taken into consideration the amount of cash flow involved with the tournaments. She stated that since the tournaments began, money for the draws was increased by issuing a check for $1,500.00 to cover the cash flow. She explained that at the conclusion of the tournament, the money would be deposited back into petty cash with the process repeating at each tournament. She stated that it would be more efficient if the monies were kept on-hand, noting that there are internal controls to secure the funds between tournaments when the money is signed out and back in. She stated that she is requesting permission to keep the money on-hand versus cutting a check from petty cash for each tournament. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by B o l d e n t o approve the request f o r $1,500.00 t o be k e p t on-hand for s h o o t i n g range t o u r n a m e n t p u r p o s e s . MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: C I V I L SERVICE COMMISSION Alderman Ray moved, seconded by A l d e r m a n Bolden t o approve t h e r e a p p o i n t m e n t of L e s t e r P i g g e e for a t e r m t o expire 4/01/2021. MOTION CARRIED.  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2015 7:00 P.M. - 7:09 P.M. ANNOUNCMENTS : Citywide Cleanup will be held Saturday, April 4tt' beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Recycling Center 1300 Marshall Road. He encouraged everyone to participate, noting that it is for the good of all the community. ADJOURNMENT : Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:09 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER City Clerk-Treasurer  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER MONTHLY REPORT REPORTING PERIOD: arch-I 5  Jacksonville Animal Shelter March 2015 Bite Cases DECLARED OWNEW FAMILY1 MEDICAL RABIES VlClOUSl t" BREED ADDRESS OTHER CARE VAC. CITY TAG The girl was petting the dog.Suddenly he turned around and bit her on the right side of her faceThe dog left several lacerations and punctures In her faceThe dog was in quarantine Mrs Paradis was trying to drop of a delivery at 12 Cherry Ct.The dog was chained up in the front yard and bit her on the hip.The dog was in quarantine for ten N0 days. The owner was trying to give medicine to her dog.He bit her on the right hand.The dog ,was in quarantine and was 1 euthan~zedafter the quarantine 03/21/15 03/05/15 DOG 1 DOG 7 Lhasa Apso German Yura Thornell 1610 McArthur Neighbors dog : Maltese mix YES YES YES N0 ,was doneThe dog was v e y old. The Shepherd jumped the fence and attacked the neighbors dog.Mrs McLean rece~veda warning from Animal Control that if this would happen again,her dog would be declared dangerous 10 April 2015 Honorable Gary Fletcher Members of the City Council City of Jacksanville Jacksonv~lle,AR 72076 Gentlemen & Ladies: I I respectfully submit a report af Emergency Response Activ~tyfor the month of March 2015. I Ambulance Responses classified as: Transported Runs 233 Non-Transported Runs 81 Estimated fire loss for the month: $5,370.00 Savings total for the month: $992,130.00 Rescue (291) Fire (11) Rescue EMS Incidents, other (79) Structure Fire(5) Medical Assist (31) Mobile Property/Vehicle Fire (4) Emergency Medical Service Incidents (181) Fire Other (1) Outside Rubbish Fire (1) Service Call (21) Water Problem (1) Overpressure, Rupture, Explosion, Overheat- No Fire (1) Person in Distress (5) Excessive Heat, Scorch Burns with no Ignition (1) Smoker, Odor Problem (1) Public Service Assistance (13) - Hazardous Condition No Fire ( 5 ) Unauthorized Burning (1) Flammable Gas or Liquid (2) Electrical Wiring/Equipment Problem (3) False Alarm (22) False Alarm/FaIse Call, other (6) Good Intent Call (3) Malicious, Mischievous False Alarm (1) Good Intent Call, other (2) System or Detector Malfunction (4) Dispatched & Canceled En Route (1) Unintentional System/Detector- No Fire (11) Special Incident Type (3) Special Type of Incident (2) Citizen Complaint (1) Respectfully, Alan Laughy, Chief/ Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Services  Jacksonville Police Department Monthly Report March 2015 BBEW CLEARED 90N E P O H T E D sm GLEAFEO JUIENILE &RUE97 JUV CHARGE IN ADULT CT UG 1 NARCOTIC ARREST 0 i"". kd 2 Respectfully,  .IACKSONVILEE POLICE DEPAWTMEXT COI:TR1GE * I'VTEG'RITY * PRO FEI(i(i~IOr\:;.lLI.Pitf Po;ict. 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M,fh~ld ~~reirs~~n~~ille,~"11~k~11~~~11 72876 FOI-YL42 319l To: Chief Boyd From: Code Enforcement Please find below t h e Monthly Recap Report for the Code Enfarcement Dept for t h e M o n t h of Mar-15 Assigned Calls Self Initiated Calls Follow Ups Meetings/Court Hearings 'Attended Warnings Issued Tickets Issued Notices / Letters Written Vehicles Tagged Vehicles Towed Lots Posted Signs Removed Trash Cans Tagged Basketball Goals Structures Inspected Rentals Inspected Properties Red Tagged Search Warrants Served Structures Rehabbed Structures Condemned Houses Demo by City Houses Demo by Owner Parking Violations Grass Letters Grass Mowed  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE To: Mayor Fletcher, Jacksonville City Council From: Engineering Department Please find below the consent agenda for the Engineering Department ENGINEERING REPORT FOR MARCH 2015 PERMITSILICENSE ISSUED Building Permits 12 Business License 11 INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Building Inspections 25 Electrical 20 Plumbing 25 HVACR 16  RESOLUTION NO. 727 (#03 - 2015) A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, TO UTILIZE FEDERAL AID MONIES FOR PARTICIPA TION I N THE 2015 TRANSPORTATION AL TERNATIVES PROGRAM PROJEC72 AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, in application for 2015 funding through the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAPS) to develop or iniprove safe routes to schools, understands that Federal Aid Funds are available for this Project on a reimbursable basis at the rate of Eighty Percent (80%) federal participation to Twenty Percent (20%) local match, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City Council understands that there will be no reimbursement for any work accomplished prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department of an official Notice to Proceed, and; WHEREAS, this Project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for the life of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE I T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION ONE: The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, will participate in the 2015 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAPS) in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this Project. The Project will provide sidewalks along North First between Quince Hill and Vandenberg, then along John Harden Drive from Vandenberg to the 2000 block of John Harden Drive (i.e., Wal-Mart). SECTION TWO: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated Project as outlined above and as required by any specific grant terms. SECTION THREE: The City Council pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the City of Jacksonville to cooperate with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Departnient to initiate action to implement this Project. Reso/ution No. 727 (#03 - 2015) Page Two SECTION FOUR: Any other Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Resolution shall be in effect from and after its date of passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DA Y OF APRIL, 2015. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, A R M NSAS GARY FLETCHER, MA YOR A TTEST: SUSAN DA V I W CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROBERT E. BAMBURG, CITYA TTORNEY  ORDINANCE NO. 1526 (#06-2015) AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE DISTRICT COURT CLERKAS THE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF FINESASSESSED I N DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARAINSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, ACA fj 16-13-709 provides that the City must designate an official primarily responsible for the collection of fines assessed in District Court for the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is appropriate to designate the District Court Clerk of the City of Jacksonville as the official responsible for the collection of fines assessed in the District Court for the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. NOW, THEREFORE,BE I T ORDAINEDAND ENACTED BY THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARK4 NSAS: SECTION ONE: The Jacksonville District Court Clerk is hereby designated as the person primarily responsible for the collection of fines assessed in the District Court for ,the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. SECTION TWO: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION THREE: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication, as provided by and subject to the requirements of applicable law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1 6 ~ DAY~OF APRIL, 2015. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS MAYOR GARY FLETCHER ORDINANCE NO. 1526 (#06 - 2015) Page Two ATTEST: SUSAN DAVITT, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROBERT E. BAIVIBURG, CITY ATTORNEY