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City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting October 15, 2015 7:00 p.m. 1. OPENING PRAYER: PAGE 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF Regular City Council Meeting MINUTES: October 1,2015 1-6 4. APPROVALS AND/OR Regular City Council Meeting CORRECTION OF MINUTES: September 3, 2015 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Police Department: Regular Monthly ReportEeptember Police Chief Kenny Boyd Fire Department: Regular Monthly ReportlSepterr~ber Fire Chief Alan Laughy Animal Control: Regular Monthly ReportlSeptember Public Works Director Jim Oakley Engineering Department: Regular Monthly ReportlSeptember City Engineer Jay Whisker 6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: 11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: 12. PARKS & REC. DEPT: 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1535 (#I 5-2015) Annual Millage for 2016 (Mayor Fletcher) b. PRESENTATION of Jacksonville Photo Book to Mayor Fletcher (Alderman Mashburn) c. STUDY PRESENTATION by 360 Energy Engineers (Mayor Fletcher) 15. APPOINTMENTS: 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2015 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 October 1, 2015 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Alderman Howard delivered the invocation and Mayor Fletcher led a standing audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance" to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT EIGHT (9), ABSENT (1). Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Public Works Director Jimmy Oakley, City Engineer Whisker, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Deputy City Clerk Alyson Rhea, Planning Commission Chairman Jim Moore, Planning Commissioner Patrick Thomas, Civil Service Commissioner Harold Stringfellow, Jennifer Martin, Johnny Simpson, and interested citizens, and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 3, 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 20 August 2015 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED . CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the regular monthly report for August 2015 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, reflecting a fire loss of $102,700.00 and a savings total of $194,7300.00 REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the Regular Monthly Report for August 2015 regarding annual crime statistical comparisons. Code Enforcement for August 2015 Assigned Calls 183 Self-Initiated Calls 366 Follow ups 395 Basketball Goals 0 Meetings/Court Hearings 7 Structures Inspected 0 Citations/Warnings Issued 36 Rental Properties Inspected 17 Notices/Letters Written 8 Properties Red Tagged 0 Vehicles Tagged 7 Search Warrants Served 0 Vehicles Towed 2 Structures Rehabbed 0 Lots posted 12 Structures Condemned 0  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2015 7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M. Signs removed 10 Houses Demolished by City 0 Trash cans tagged 7 Houses Demolished by Owner 1 Parking Violations 1 Tickets Issue 0 Grass Letters 25 Grass Mowed 27 REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to approve the regular monthly report for August 2015. ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,575.00 CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 TOTALS $1,575.00 ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WATER DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS : FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT : STREET DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: ORDINANCE 1534 (#14-2015) AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS (GENERAL LOCATION: 309 NORTH JAMES STREET); AMENDING ORDIANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Engineer Whisker related that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the rezoninq request, explaining that it is the last piece of residential property on both sides of James Street, located at the southeast corner of James and Vine Streets directly across from Dr. Cooperrs office. He explained that the owner is proposing to renovate the structure and reopen the property as a commercial business. Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1534 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1534. Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to APPROVE Ordinance 1534 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1534 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1534.  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2015 7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M. Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1534 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1534. Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden that Ordinance 1534 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE 1534 (#14-2015) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS lst DAY OF OCTOBER, 2015. GENERAL: PUBLIC HEARING a. ORDINANCE 1533 (#13-2015) AN ORDINANCE AUTHROZING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE, DATA MANAGEMENT, DIGITAL INFORMATION SERVICES, AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY WITH RITTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Fletcher opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m. City Attorney Bamburg stated that Ritter Communications is located in Jonesboro and they are expanding their locations throughout the state, he explained that they will be providing both telephonic and internet connections; stating that they built a system that will be used at the credit union and are wanting to provide services to both residences and businesses the beginning of November. He related that Ritter Communications have agreed to all terms regarding the franchise agreement that will be executed upon City Council approval. John Stroud, Vice President of external affairs with Ritter Communications explained that Ritter Communications is a subsidiary of E. Ritter & Company headquartered in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He added that it is a family-owned business started in 1886 and has been in the communications business since 1906 with their primary office located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He further explained that they provide high speed internet, cable television, and telephone services from west Tennessee across northern Arkansas. He related that they are expanding service areas and have the opportunity to provide fiber service to cell towers across Highway 67 and Interstate 40, adding that as they pass through varies communities they are offering to provide business services in those communities. He explained they have a technical limitation that prevents them from offering their services to residential customer; however they hope to be able to cover video at some point in the future. He stated they would like to offer video services in the hospitality industries and medical office waiting rooms sometime in the future. He related that the initial service they would offer is business high-speed internet and voice telephone.  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2015 7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M. In response to a question from Alderman Traylor, John Stroud explained that they would extend their infrastructure off the fiber backbone that they have already built. Mayor Fletcher closed the public hearing at approximately 7:10 p.m. Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor that Ordinance 1533 be placed on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY ( 0 ) . Alderman McCleary Abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1533. Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor to APPROVE Ordinance 1533 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1533 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. NAY ( 0 ) . Alderman McCleary Abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1533. Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Mashburn to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1533 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY ( 0 ) . Alderman McCleary Abstained. MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1533. Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Traylor that Ordinance 1533 be APPROVED AND ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, Bolden, Sansing, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, Smith and Howard voted AYE. NAY ( 0 ) . Alderman McCleary Abstained. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE 1533 (#13-2015) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS lSt DAY OF OCTOBER, 2015. b. PRESENTATION of Jacksonville Photo Book to Mayor Fletcher Mayor Fletcher announced that the book presentation would be delayed to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. APPOINTMENTS: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Alderman Traylor moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to approve the appointment of Lauren Fowler to fill the unexpired term of Cynthia Bolden for a term to expire 4/01/2016. MOTION CARRIED. ANNOUNCMENTS: National Night Out will be held at the Boys and Girls Club October 6th starting at 5:30 p.m.  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2015 7:00 P . M . - 7:22 P . M . Jacksonville Senior Wellness & Activity Center Annual "Beans and Cornbread" Fundraiser will be held October 2lSt 11:OO a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The annual FestiVille event will be held at Dupree Park Friday, October znd2:00 p.m. and Saturday October 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADDITION TO AGENDA: Purchase of school s u p p l i e s worth $20,000.00 Patrick Thomas introduced Jerry Sanders, relating that he and Mr. Sanders were able to secure a $3,000.00 loan to purchase $20,000.00 in school supplies. He then related current efforts to revitalize Main Street, acknowledging Amanda and Luther Grant of Emily's Dinner as being one of the first businesses to participate. He stated that they have collect $583.00 toward the loan payment. He named Heritage Pharmacy, McDonald's, Sherwood Tire, Chicken Country, Time to Shine, Vaughn Tire, Whit Davis, BBQ Shack, and The Hook as businesses that are helping collect funds to repay the loan. He stated that Mr. Sanders has been working to get school supplies to children who need those supplies for quite some time, adding the Mr. Sanders has been working with Arkansas Office Products regarding a "backpack" program for school children. Patrick Thomas pointed out now that Jacksonville has its own school district, it is time for everyone to step up and get involved. He stated that there will always be a child in need. He stated that he has been talking with Otis Stewart about starting an organization to help school children in need. In response to a question from Mayor Fletcher, Mr. Thomas stated that he is working with Bobby Lester to make sure that the school supplies are strictly for the students of the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District. He explained that the supplies would be distributed to the various schools in Jacksonville. Mr. Sanders acknowledged Patrick Thomas' efforts especially regarding the fundraising. Mayor Fletcher wished Alderman Tara Smith a happy birthday. Alderman Bolden announced that the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School Board will be sworn in on Monday. He stated that this is a historical moment for Jacksonville, he encouraged everyone to attend and show support to the School Board.  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2015 7:00 P.M. - 7:22 P.M. ADJOURNMENT : Without objection , Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:22 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER City Clerk-Treasurer  JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2015 - 2M5 .-----. 12014 YEARLY CRIME S T A T Y C A L SHEE_T---- - -- -- -- - I----- - -- - - -- - - -- - -- - - Mtakk TOTALS HOMICIDE REPORTED Q o r . - o _ _ o t o r - o _ e o o - - o _ o o o -o - +- - -- 1 ) I 2 HOMICIDE C L ~ R E D o o 1 0 4 # -o ? O _ O & . C L - * l Q 0 _ O _ - . 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Z 2p . - f6- 37 - M d - _=-_ 4 - is a 1 :mo _ itio - -3 4 a4 -- 58 Ira - - - - - - - -- -- -- SEARCH WARRANTS a I @ L- 1 1 . p 1 - * - 1 - * - . - 3 - _ 9 1 - 1 2 3 - I_--5 0 - - -- -- - f3 ToW Calla for Service 4322 4250 3802 3 7 2 , 5131 3765 4901 4476 4632 3853 4388 3804 4933 4228 5165 3770 4361 41635 35088 2 Respectfully, chief-of police  JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT COURAGE * INTEGRITY * PROFESSIONALISM To: Chief Boyd From: Code Enforcement Please f i n d b e l o w the M o n t h l y Recap Report for t h e Code Enforcement Dept for t h e M o n t h o f Sep-15 Assigned Calls 109 Self Initiated Calls 371 Follow Ups 439 Meetings/Court Hearings Attended 16 Warnings Issued Tickets Issued Notices / Letters Written 19 Vehides Tagged 4 Vehicles Towed 1 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  J ~ C ~ o % ? ? x m 900 N. Redmond Rd. JacksonviIIe,AR. 72076 (501) 982-5048 FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES Fax 982-0579 Alan Laughy, Chief PRIDE of the City! 8 October 2015 Honorable Gary Fletcher Members of the City Council City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR 72076 Gentlemen & Ladies: I respectfully submit a report o f Emergency Response Activity for the month of September 2015. National Erneraencv Medical Service Information Svstern (NEMSIS) Ambulance Responses classified as: Transported Runs 214 Non-Transported Runs 115 National Fire Incident Reportine Svstem (NFIRS] Estimated fire loss for the month: $30,600.00 Savings total for the month: $1,190,600.00 Rescue (303) Fire (16) Rescue EMS Incidents, other (38) Structure Fire(6) Medical Assist (28) Mobile Property/Vehicle Fire (2) Emergency Medical Service Incidents (237) Natural Vegetation Fire (3) Outside Rubbish Fire (4) Special Outside Fire (1) Service Call (22) Set-vice Call, other (1) - Hazardous Condition No Fire (7) Person in Distress (7) Electrical Wiring/Equipment Problem (5) Smoker, Odor Problem (2) Accident, Potential Accident (2) Public Service Assistance (10) Unauthorized Burning (2) Good Intent Call (9) Dispatched & Canceled En Route (6) False Alarm (21) Controlled Burning (1) False Alarm/False Call, other (7) Steam, other Gas Mistaken for Smoke (2) Malicious, Mischievous False Alarm (1) System or Detector Malfunction (4) Special lncident Type (1) Unintentional System/Detector- No Fire (9) Citizen Complaint (1) Respectfully, Alan Laughy, Chief  CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER MONTHLY REPORT I REPORTING PERIOD: September-15  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 SEPTEMBER 2015 PERMITSILICENSE ISSUED Building Permits 13 Business License 12 INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Building Inspections 45 Electrical 25 Plumbing 35 HVACR 29  ORDINANCENO. 1535(#I5 - 2015) AN ORDINANCEFOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE (I) MILL, ONE (I) MILL, AND ONE (I) MILL AGAINST ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING ONE (I) MILL, ONE (I) MILL, AND ONE (I)MILL AGAINST ALL REAL PROPERTY W n H I N THECORPORATELIMITS OF THECITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF PULASKI COUNTY OF THE TAX LEVIED; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 172, dated May 19, 1966, called for a Special Election to determine the question of levying a tax of One-half (112) mill on all real and personal property within the City for the purpose of establishing and funding the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund. An election was subsequently held, at which time the qualified electors of the City voted in favor of the tax to be collected with those taxes collected in the year 2016. Pursuant to an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution, the taxes were rolled back to the levy of Three-tenths (3110) mill. However, the qualified electors of Jacksonville voted in favor of an increase in said millage rate to One (1) rr~illduring a June 8, 1995, Special Election, called by Ordinance No. 1041 of April 6, 1995; WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 173, dated May 19, 1966, called for a Special Election to determine the question of levying a tax of One-half (112) mill on all real and personal property within the City for the purpose of establishing and funding the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund. An election was subsequently held, at which time the qualified electors of the City voted in favor of the tax to be collected with those taxes collected in the year 2016. Pursuant to an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution, the taxes were rolled back to the levy of 'Three-tenth (3110) mill. However, the qualified electors of Jacksonville voted in favor of an increase in said millage rate to One (1) mill during a Jl-~ne8, 1995, Special Election, called for by Ordinance No. 1041 of April 6, 1995; and, ORDINANCE NO. 1535(#I5 - 2015) PAGE M O WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1254, dated May 19, 2005, called for a Special Election to determine the question of levying a tax of One ( I ) mill on all real and personal property within the City for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of land and capital improvements for the City's public library. An election was subsequently held, at which time the qualified electors of the City voted in favor of the tax to be collected with those taxes collected in the year 2016. NOW, THEREFORE,BEITORDAINED BY THE CITYCOUNCILOF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARMINSAS, THAT= SECTION ONE A tax of One ( I ) mill on each dollar of assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the City be and hereby is levied by the City Council to be collected with those taxes collected in the year 2016 for the purpose of funding the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund. SECTION TWO: A tax of One ( I ) mill on each dollar of assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the City be and hereby is levied by the City Council to be collected with those taxes collected in the year 2016 for the purpose of funding the Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund. SECTION THREE: A tax of One (1) rr~illon each dollar of assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the City be and hereby is levied by the City Council to be collected with those taxes collected in the year 2016 for the purpose of funding the acquisition, construction, and equipping of land and capital improvements for the City's Public Library. SECTION FOUR: A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be delivered to the County Clerk of Pulaski County, Arkansas, whose duty it shall be to levy and collect taxes according to the terms of this Ordinance. SECTION FIVE: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. ORDINANCE NO. 1535(#I5 - 2015) PAGE THREE SECTION SIX: This Ordinance, necessary for the improvement of public facilities and 'the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville, should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared, and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DA Y OF OCTOBER, 2015. CITY OF JA CKSONVILLE, ARM NSAS GAR YFLETCHER, MA YOR -- SUSAN DA V m CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROBERT E BAMBURG, CrrY A TTORNEY