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Jacksonville, AR · September 15, 2016

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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 7:17 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 September 15, 2016 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Mayor Fletcher delivered the invocation and led a standing audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag. ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT EIGHT (8), ABSENT (2). Aldermen Bolden and Howard were absent. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Human Resource Director Jill Ross, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, City Engineer Jay Whisker, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, Les Collins, Johnny Simpson, Glenda Fletcher, John Tombs, Code Enforcement Officer Charlie Jenkins, Water Department Manager Jake Short interested citizens, and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 1, 2016 for approval and/or correction at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of 4 August 2016 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 August 2016 regarding annual crime statistical comparisons. Code Enforcement for August 2016 Assigned Calls 167 Self-Initiated Calls 710 Follow ups 606 Basketball Goals 7 Meetings/Court Hearings 12 Structures Inspected 0 Warnings Issued 124 Rental Properties Inspected 1 Notices/Letters Written 98 Properties Red Tagged 0 Vehicles Tagged 5 Search Warrants Served 0 Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed 0 Lots posted 92 Structures Condemned 0 Signs removed 83 Houses Demolished by City 1 Trash cans tagged 6 Houses Demolished by Owner 1 Parking Violations 55 Tickets Issued 1 Grass Letters 68 Grass Mowed 84 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M. REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the regular monthly report for August 2016 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, reflecting a fire loss of $89,500.00 and a savings total of $687,500.00. REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the regular monthly report for August 2016. PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Building Permits 14 Building Inspections 42 Business Licenses 10 Electrical 43 Plumbing 25 HVACR 22 REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to approve the regular monthly report for August 2016. ADOPTION FEES/FINES $1,590.00 CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 TOTALS $1,590.00 ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS: WATER DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION: UPDATE FestiVille Report Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman John Tombs related that FestiVille is scheduled for September 30th through October 1st. He stated that the activities are a 5K run, volleyball tournament, two-day carnival, a rock wall, kid’s area, petting zoo, pony rides, car show, hot-air balloons, dunking booth, bingo, bean bag baseball, and a movie on Friday night. He then related that entertainment will consist of two stages featuring paid and local groups. He stated that the paid acts are American Lions, Down & Dirty, Casual Pleasures, Six Ways from Sunday, Lightening H and the Drifters, Katy J, Stays in Vegas, The Rowdy, and Torch the Beast. He noted that they are still accepting local talent for the second stage. He then listed the food vendors, adding that the costs for vendors is $50.00 for non-profits and $100.00 for commercial. He related that vendors have until 2:00 p.m. on September 30th to register. He stated that currently they need more vendors, sponsors and teams for Grill in the Ville BBQ Contest. Sponsorships start at $250.00. He then answered that local talent will consists of churches, non-profits, and some dance groups. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1557 (#17-2016) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISSOLUTION OF THE NORTH PULASKI WATERWORKS PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD; REVOKING JMC 13.10; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1557 be placed on FIRST READING. City Attorney Bamburg stated that Ordinance 1557 is a formality, explaining that approximately 15 years ago the City assisted North Pulaski Waterworks because State statute required that assistance when they formulated their public facilities board in the development of that utility. He related that since then the law has changed and there are enhancements they can gain when they switch over to a local water authority. He pointed out that the only authority the City has had is to approve their Board appointments, explaining that since the City Council had the authority to create the Board it also has to dissolve the Board. He related that they have now changed their name to Mid Arkansas Utilities, pointing out that their district boarders the City of Jacksonville district. He then noted that some of the same people have been on the Board since inception. He explained that when they created their water alliance and authority, they now qualify for grants and other circumstance in that capacity, that they could not do as a public facilities board. He related that this is the last step that they need to have done to formerly close out the Public Facilities Board. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1557. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Sansing to APPROVE Ordinance 1557 on FIRST READING and suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1557 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1557. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary to further suspend the rules and place Ordinance 1557 on THIRD and FINAL READING. City Attorney Bamburg confirmed for Alderman Traylor that the City of Jacksonville is not indebted or is not an outstanding creditor of the newly formed Mid Arkansas Utilities. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Ordinance 1557. 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman McCleary that Ordinance 1557 (#17-2016) be APPROVED and ADOPTED. ROLL CALL: Alderman Elliott, McCleary, Sansing, Ray, Mashburn, Traylor, Twitty, and Smith voted AYE. NAY (0). MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE 1557 (#17-2016) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016. b. RESOLUTION 743 (#9-2016) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Twitty to Read Resolution 743 (#9-2016). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Resolution 743 (#9-2016). Alderman Ray moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to Approve Resolution 743 (#9-2016). MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Fletcher announced that the 2016 Arkansas Military Expo Little Rock Air Force Base will be held September 17th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alderman Smith announced that volunteers are needed for AR Kids Read tutoring program. She stated that they need approximately 20 volunteers for the elementary schools grades 1-3 to connect one-on-one. She related that it would be for one hour per week for two children, 30 minutes each. Alderman Mashburn related that the Jacksonville Historic District has the opportunity to purchase the building at 120 North First Street formerly known as Jim’s Pawn Shop. She explained that the price is $10,000.00, which is a good deal, adding that she would love to see it developed as a City museum. She noted that it would complement the tourist attractions in that part of Jacksonville. She asked for volunteers and donations, expressing the appreciation of herself and the Historic District for any help received. Discussion ensued regarding the building at 120 North First Street, Mayor Fletcher noted that the first business in that location was a mercantile store that opened around 1917. Mayor Fletcher stated that North First Street was the original “downtown” Jacksonville. He pointed out that Jacksonville does not have many of the older areas or buildings that you find in some of the surrounding cities. He encouraged participation, saying that it was a shame that the train depot was not preserved. He then noted that the building at 120 North First would need a new roof, which would not be cheap. He stated that the building is worth preserving, adding that any donations would be appreciated. 4 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 7:17 P.M. Fire Chief Laughy announced that the newly purchased ladder and pumper trucks are parked outside for the City Council to view following the meeting. Mayor Fletcher noted that they are among some of the most beautiful fire trucks, confirming with Chief Laughy that he had requested they be used in the Fire Calendar publication. ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:17 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, ________________________ _________________________ Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER City Clerk-Treasurer 5

Agenda

City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting September15,2016 7:OOp.m. 1. OPENING PRAYER: PAGE 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PRESENTATION OF Regular City Council Meeting MINUTES: September 1,2016 1-6 4. APPROVALS AND/OR Regular City Council Meeting CORRECTION OF MINUTES: August 4,2016 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Police Department: Regular Monthly ReporVAugust Police Chief Kenny Boyd 7-10 Fire Department: Regular Monthly ReporVAugust Fire Chief Alan Laughy Engineering Department: Regular Monthly ReporVAugust City Engineer Jay Whisker Animal Control Department: Regular Monthly ReporVAugust Public Works Director Jim Oakley 6. WATER DEPARTMENT 7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS: 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 10. STREET DEPARTMENT: 11. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: 12. PARKS & REC. DEPT: UPDATE: FestiVille Report (Mayor Fletcher) 13. PLANNING COMMISSION: 14. GENERAL: a. ORDINANCE 1557 (#17-2016) Authorizing dissolution of the North Pulaski Waterworks Public Facilities Board (Mayor Fletcher) 15-17 b. RESOLUTION 743 (#09-2016) Authorizing destruction of specified City departmental records (Mayor Fletcher) 18-20 15. APPOINTMENTS: City Council A G E N D A continued Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2016 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2016 Arkansas Military Expo LRAFB September 1 7 ' ~10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers needed AR Kids Read tutoring program www.arkidsread.orq ADJOURNMENT CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 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 September 1, 2016 at the regular meeting place of the City Council. Mayor Fletcher asked for a moment of silence in respect to the passing of Paul Mushrush, former City Finance Director for 20 plus years. 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, McCleary, Sansing, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Fletcher also answered ROLL CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT EIGHT (8) , ABSENT (2) . Aldermen Ray and Mashburn were absent. Others present for the meeting were: City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Director of Administration Jim Durham, Human Resource Director Jill ROSS, Fire Chief Alan Laughy, Police Chief Kenny Boyd, Finance Director Cheryl Erkel, CDBG Director Theresa Watson, IT Director Scott Rothlisberger, Public Works Director Jim Oakley, City Engineer Jay Whisker, Police Captain Kelly Smiley, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin House, 911 Director Tabby Hughes, Code Enforcement Officer Charlie Jenkins, Fire Department Captain David Jones, Fire Secretary Lynette Culpepper, Alderman Elect Les Collins, Planning Commissioner Patrick Thomas, Keith Weber, Johnny Simpson, interested citizens, and members of the press. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Fletcher presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 4, 2016 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 Smith that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of 7 July 2016 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA: REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular monthly report for July 2016 regarding annual crime statistical comparisons. Code Enforcement for July 2016 Assigned Calls 189 Self-Initiated Calls 595 Follow ups 553 Basketball Goals ~eetin~si~ourt Hearings 13 Structures Inspected Warnings Issued 73 Rental Properties Inspected Notices/Letters Written 58 Properties Red Tagged Vehicles Tagged 9 Search Warrants Served Vehicles Towed 0 Structures Rehabbed Lots posted 77 Structures Condemned Signs removed 73 Houses Demolished by City CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. Trash cans tagged 8 Houses Demolished by Owner 1 Parking Violations 38 Tickets Issued 0 Grass Letters 58 Grass Mowed 67 REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/FIRE DEPARTMENT Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular monthly report for July 2016 from the Jacksonville Fire Department, reflecting a fire loss of $282,900.00 and a savings total of $1,242,100.00. REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman ~lliott to approve the regular monthly report for July 2016. PERMITS/LIcENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Building Permits 8 Building Inspections 32 Business Licenses 16 Electrical 36 Plumbing 38 HVACR 23 REGULAR MONTH REPORT/ANIMAL CONTROL Alderman Sansing moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to approve the regular monthly report for July 2016. ADOPTION FEES/FINES $ 500.00 CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 TOTALS $ 500.00 ROLL CALL: Aldermen: Elliott, Bolden, McCleary, Sansing, Traylor, Twitty, Smith, and Howard voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Recognition of award recipients regarding Paramedic State competition Chief Laughy stated that the Jacksonville Fire Department did very well in the competitions this year. He introduced EMS Supervisor, Captain David Jones, noting that Captain Jones has worked with several committees and was recognized by the Arkansas EMT Association for his committee and volunteer work. Captain David Jones related that the City of Jacksonville had several firefighter members compete this year. He explained that the competition host multiple teams that work all year so they can compete annually. He stated that the committee he serves on begins working in September for the first week in August events and competitions, noting that the scenarios are as "life-like" as possible. He said that this year the CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. Fire Department sent Senior Paramedic Mark Evans and Paramedics Cody Henley and Kyle Myers to participate in two separate competitions, the Fire EMS competition and the Paramedic competition. He related that all three competed in the Fire EMS competition and placed znd, noting that this was the first time any of them had participated in any of the competitions. He emphasized that they competed against seasoned teams who routinely compete. He then related that Paramedics Kyle and Cody competed in the Paramedic competition and placed 3rd, adding that what makes this even more special is that they are two of the Fire Department's newest paramedics that were trained under the seasoned paramedics. He stated that this is just one more way our firefighters are the "Pride of the City". Mayor Fletcher congratulated the Fire Department, saying that obviously they are among the "Pride of the City". He continued saying that to compete and place as high as they did against veteran teams makes the City very proud. POLICE DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT: SANITATION DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION: PLANNING COMMISSION: GENERAL: RESOLUTION 742 (#08-2016) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS EXPRESSING ENDORSEMENT AND WILLINGNESS TO CERTIFY SIG SAUER, INC. TO UTILIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BENEFITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Fletcher stated that this Resolution is part of the allure package that was offered to Sig Sauer for coming to Jacksonville along with other State incentives. He explained that this will allow Sig Sauer to get a tax rebate regarding relocation as well as the improvements to the facility. He surmised that the opening date would be during the 4 t h quarter calendar year. Alderman Elliott moved, seconded by Alderman Bolden to Read Resolution 742 (#08-2016). MOTION CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Bamburg read the heading of Resolution 742 (#08-2016). Alderman Bolden moved, seconded by Alderman Elliott to Approve Resolution 742 (#08-2016) in its entirety. Alderman Traylor confirmed with City Attorney Bamburg that this was strictly regarding the sales tax and does not affect the millage or property tax. He also confirmed that there would be some payroll incentives from the State as well. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1 , 2016 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. Amy Madison, Chamber of Commerce Director concurred, noting that the State incentives were approved by the Quorum Court last month. City Attorney Bamburg explained that any entity providing any type of break has to pass a resolution of support so DF&A can honor the appropriate breaks that are granted through State statute. At this time, MOTION CARRIED APPOINTMENTS : ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Fletcher announced that the 911 Tribute will be held Sunday, September 11, 2016 beginning 3:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Middle School Sandy Reed Auditorium. He then announced that the fall session regarding the Citizen's Police Academy begins September 6, 2016. Public Forum "Straight Talk" September 8, 2016 7:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center, citizens can voice concerns regarding law enforcement and criminal justice. Mayor Fletcher encouraged attendance. Police Chief Boyd emphasized that the forum offers an opportunity for any citizen with concerns to have a venue to ask questions and get answers. Mayor Fletcher noted that Judge Bailey, the new Jacksonville District Judge as of January lSt will be there to field questions. City offices will be closed Monday, September 5 t h in observation of Labor Day. He reminded everyone that sanitation routes will run one day late because of the holiday. Southern Oaks Country Club Attorney Jon Johnson related that he has been a Jacksonville resident for over 40 years and has had his practice in Jacksonville for approximately 20 years. He stated that recently there was a neighborhood meeting to discuss the financial situation with the Country Club and solutions to keep it open. He stated that he believes the Country Club is not only an asset to Foxwood but to Jacksonville as a whole. He stated that while he understands there are pressing needs in the City, other than just a golf course, he feels that any help the City can offer the Club to keep it open would be a benefit to the whole City. He stated that he has brought some applications, noting that Mayor Fletcher joined Tuesday night. He stated that he is tired of seeing things leave Jacksonville and does not want to see the golf course close too. He stated that if the golf course could be kept open until the new school is finished in 2019, he believes the golf course would turn around. He went on to say that if the golf course closes, he believes Foxwood would deteriorate even more than it has. He then related that the only way to keep it open is to have CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M. m o r e members. H e added t h a t i f anyone h a s any o t h e r i d e a s , there i s a n o t h e r m e e t i n g s c h e d u l e d S e p t e m b e r 1 3 ~ ~ .He i n v i t e d t h e C i t y C o u n c i l t o a t t e n d and v o i c e t h e i r i d e a s . He s t a t e d t h a t t h e r e h a s b e e n d i s c u s s i o n r e g a r d i n g making i t a p u b l i c g o l f c o u r s e a n d o p e n i n g i t up t o t h e City. H e explained he i s here t o suggest t h a t i f t h e C i t y got behind t h e g o l f c o u r s e i n w h a t e v e r way, n o t s u g g e s t i n g m o n e t a r i l y , a c k n o w l e d g i n g t h a t i t i s a p r i v a t e c l u b , i t would h e l p t h e C l u b . H e r e l a t e d t h a t h e i s a w a r e t h e r e h a v e b e e n p r e v i o u s o w n e r s t h a t h a v e come t o t h e C i t y C o u n c i l a s k i n g f o r money a n d h e i s a w a r e o f o t h e r p r e s s i n g n e e d s i n t h e C i t y . H e s t a t e d t h a t i f t h e C i t y C o u n c i l c o u l d s u p p o r t t h e C l u b i n o t h e r ways, p o i n t i n g out t h a t t h e C i t y Council members could j o i n . He related that s o c i a l memberships are a v a i l a b l e . He t h e n r e l a t e d t h e r e i s a $ 7 5 . 0 0 m o n t h l y s o c i a l membership t h a t a l l o w s you t o p l a y g o l f . He s t a t e d t h a t i t comes w i t h two f r e e r o u n d s of g o l f , r e s t a u r a n t p r i v i l e g e s , and swimming p o o l a c c e s s . H e t h e n a d d e d t h a t w i t h t h i s m e m b e r s h i p , you c o u l d a l s o b r i n g a f r i e n d t o p l a y g o l f f o r f r e e once monthly. He s t a t e d t h a t i f you d o n ' t c a r e f o r g o l f , t h e r e i s a n o t h e r s o c i a l m e m b e r s h i p t h a t i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y $42.00 o r $43.00 monthly. T h i s membership p r o v i d e s a c c e s s t o t h e r e s t a u r a n t a n d swimming p o o l . H e o f f e r e d t h a t h e would b e happy t o a n s w e r a n y q u e s t i o n s , e x p l a i n i n g t h a t h e was o n e o f t h e o w n e r s f o r t h r e e y e a r s a n d h a s knowledge o f what i s g o i n g on w i t h t h e C l u b . Mayor F l e t c h e r s t a t e d t h a t t h e g o l f c o u r s e i s a n a s s e t t o t h e community, a d d i n g t h a t h e f e e l s h e made i t c l e a r a t T u e s d a y n i g h t ' s m e e t i n g t h a t t h e C i t y h a s no i n t e n t i o n s o f buying t h e Club. H e a d d e d , however h e l i k e n s i t t o Main S t r e e t , s a y i n g t h a t w h i l e h e d o e s n o t own a b u s i n e s s o r p r o p e r t y on Main S t r e e t , i t i s s t i l l t h e e n t i r e C i t y f s Main S t r e e t w h i c h i s s o m e t h i n g w e a l l h a v e i n common a n d t h e C l u b i s o u r c o m m u n i t y ' s g o l f course. H e e n c o u r a g e d t h e C i t y C o u n c i l members t o g e t i n v o l v e d , s a y i n g t h a t f o r t h e p e o p l e who a r e n o t i n t e r e s t e d i n g o l f , t h i s would b e a g r e a t o p p o r t u n i t y a t t h e n e x t m e e t i n g t o come a n d v o i c e t h e i r s u g g e s t i o n s . He r e l a t e d t h a t h e f e e l s t h e community s h o u l d d e c i d e w h a t k i n d of s o c i a l c l u b t h e y would l i k e . H e s t a t e d t h a t t h e m o s t e n c o u r a g i n g a s p e c t from t h e l a s t m e e t i n g was t h a t t h e room was p a c k e d w i t h p e o p l e , a d d i n g t h a t h e was s h o c k e d h a l f o f t h e p e o p l e d o n o t e v e n b e l o n g t o t h e g o l f c o u r s e . H e went on t o s a y h e was f u r t h e r s h o c k e d a t how l i t t l e i n f o r m a t i o n p e o p l e r e a l l y do have about t h e g o l f c o u r s e . H e added f o r t h a t r e a s o n h e wanted J o n J o h n s o n t o come t o n i g h t a n d g e t t h e word o u t t o l e t p e o p l e know t h e g o l f course needs t h e i r support. M r . J o h n s o n n o t e d t h a t t h e r e w e r e a l s o d i s c u s s i o n s r e g a r d i n g a Foxwood p r o p e r t y o w n e r s f a s s o c i a t i o n , a d d i n g t h a t i t would b e a l o n g p r o c e s s t h a t i s hard t o achieve once t h e houses a r e a l r e a d y b u i l t . He a d d e d t h a t h e d o e s n o t f e e l t h i s would h a p p e n b u t i f i t d i d , h e f e e l s w i t h o v e r 400 homes i n Foxwood i t c o u l d s u s t a i n t h e C l u b . H e s u r m i s e d t h a t ' when you l o o k a t a c i t y , you l o o k a t t h e a m e n i t i e s t h a t would a t t r a c t p e o p l e t o w a n t t o come a n d l i v e i n t h a t c i t y a n d t h e g o l f c o u r s e a n d C l u b a t t r a c t p e o p l e t o w a n t t o come a n d l i v e i n J a c k s o n v i l l e . H e s t a t e d t h a t if t h e Club c l o s e s , t h e C i t y i s running o u t o f a m e n i t i e s t h a t c o u l d a t t r a c t people t o Jacksonville. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. -7:20 P.M. Mayor Fletcher concurred that the Club is a quality of life issue, adding that he has always heard and believes that a lot of business deals take place on a golf course. He stated that Jacksonville's golf course is an asset, pointing out there are a lot of communities that would love to have the opportunities we have. He added he feels the need to correct the statement that there are a lot of things closing, Jacksonville has a lot of things happening this year. He related that in the last two years there have been many great things happen in Jacksonville and more announcements are coming. He stated that he is excited about the future, the construction of a new High School, adding that if we continue to support this, as Jacksonville grows and we have younger families move to Jacksonville, things will get easier for the Club. Mr. Johnson stated that he is aware that the City's budget is tight and there are things a city cannot do monetarily, but City Council members showing support and encouraging others to support the Club is helpful. Mayor Fletcher encouraged the City Council members to attend the meeting next Tuesday for the Club. Mr. Johnson added that the meeting would be held 6 : 3 0 p.m. at the Country Club. He related that they would be open to suggestions that could help retain and make the Club solvent. He said that he would not want to see the Club close because he does feel it is an asset to all of Jacksonville and is something that can attract new residents to Jacksonville. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity to bring this to their attention. Alderman Bolden announced that there will be a pep-rally tomorrow at Jacksonville High School at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT : Without objection, Mayor Fletcher adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully, Susan L. Davitt MAYOR GARY FLETCHER City Clerk-Treasurer September 9,2016 001)982-3191 To: Mayor Gary Fletcher & Jacksonville City Council From: Chief Kenny M. Boyd Re: JPD August 2016 ~ o n t h l ~ Report The following report of activities for the Jacksonville Police Department submitted for the month of August 2016: Topic - 2016 2015 Total Complaint Calls 4,152 5,165 Homicide Reported 0 Homicide Cleared 0 Rape/Sex Assault Reported 4 Rape/Sex Assault Cleared 2 Robbery Reported Robbery Cleared Felony Assaults Reported 18 Felony Assaults Cleared 15 Burglary Reported Burglary Cleared Theft Reported Theft Cleared Vehicle Theft Reported 12 Vehicle Theft Cleared 2 Felony Cases Reported Felony Cases Closed Misd Cases Reported Misd Cases Closed Respectfully, Chief Kenny M. Boyd Chief of Police L -4 JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT To: Chief Boyd From: Code Enforcement Please find below the Monthly Recap Report for the Code Enforcement Dept for the Month of Aug-16 Assigned Calls Self Initiated Calls Follow Ups Meetings/Court Hearing Attended Warnings lssued Tickets lssued Notices / Letters Written Vehicles Tagged Vehicles Towed Lots Posted Signs Removed Trash Cans Tagged Basketball Goals Structures lnspected Rentals lnspected Properties Red Tagged Search Warrants Served Structures Rehabbed Structures Condemned Houses Demo by City Houses Demo by Owner Parking Violations Grass Letters Grass Mowed 900 3 . Rcdmond Rd. lack~onville,AR. 72076 FIRE dr RESCUE SERVICES (501) 982-5048 kax 98243579 Alan L.aughy, ('!iiel PRIDE of the City! 12 September 2016 Honorable Gary Fletcher Members of the Council City of Jacksonville Gentlemen & Ladies: I respectfully submit a report of Emergency Response Activity for the month of August 2016. National Emeraencv Medical Service Information Svstem (NEMSIS) Ambulance Responses classified as: Transported Runs 238 Non-Transported Runs 126 National Fire Incident Remrtina Svstem INFIRS1 Estimated fire loss for the month: $89,500.00 Savings total for the month: $687,500.00 Rescue (357) Fire (16) Rescue, EMS Call, other (23) Fire, other (1) Medical Assist (27) Structure Fire (7) EMS lncident (305) Vehicle Fire (5) Extrication, rescue (2) Outside Rubbish Fire (2) Special Outside Fire (1) Service Call (24) Person in Distress (13) Hazardous Condition, No Fire (9) Public Service Assistance (11) ElectricalWiring/Equip Problem (6) Accident, Potential Accident (3) False Alarm (32) False Alarm & False Call, other (10) Good intent Call (17) System or Detector Malfunction (9) Good Intent Call, other (2) Unintentional System/Detector (13) Dispatched and Canceled En Route (8) Steam, Gas Mistaken for Smoke (2) Wrong Location, No Emergency Found (3) Controlled Burning (1) Respectfully, Vicinity Alarm (1) ,452' ,hLL/4/ Alan Laughy, Chief Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Services 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 AUGUST 2016 PERMITSILICENSE ISSUED Building Permits 14 Business License 10 INSPECTIONS PERFORMED Building Inspections 42 Electrical 43 Plumbing 25 HVACR 22 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER MONTHLY REPORT REPORI'ING PERIOD: August-i 6 I DOG 1 CAT I TOTAL ON HAND (BEGIN REPORTING PERIOD) 42 85 127 RECEIVED 86 47 133 ADOPTED 165 155 1120 RETURNED TO OWNER 24 3 27 EUTHANIZED 0 12 12 DIEDIESCAPEDISTOLEN 10 II II D.O.A. 97 ON HAND (END REPORTING PERIOD) 39 61 100 INSPECTIONS 3 RESCUES 0 CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS 3 BITE CASES: ANIMAL-HUMAN 1 AN IMAL-ANIMAL 0 WARNING LETTERS: RUNNING AT LARGE 9 NUMBER OF ANIMALS 0 RABIES VACCINATIONICITY LICENSE 13 CRUELTY 6 UNSANITARY CONDITIONS NUISANCE 0 2 FAILURE TO STERALIZE 110 CITATIONS: RUNNING AT LARGE NUMBER OF ANIMALS RABIES VACCINATIONICITY LICENSE CRUELTY UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WARNING ADOPTION FEESIFINES CONTRIBUTIONS (UNITS: # 162 # 163 # I 70 BEGINNING MILEAGE 90,395 140,773 40,207 ENDING MILEAGE 90,473 141,655 41,773 MILES DRIVEN 78 882 1566 r Jacksonville Animal Shelter August 2016 Bite Cases I DECLARED OWNEW OWNEW FAMILY1 MEDICAL RABIES VlClOUSl BREED NAME ADDRESS OTHER CARE VAC. CITY TAG DANGEROUS ACTION TAKEN1 COMMENTS Mrs Robers was walking down HWY 161,when the lab mix came up behind her.The dog bit her on the right leg.AC couldn't catch the dog.The next day the dog was caught with the tranquilizer gun.The dog was euthanized after the quarantine 08/15/16 DOG Lab Mix NO time was done ORDrnANCE NO. 1557 (#I7 - 2016) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISSOLUTION OF THE NORTH PULASKI WATERWORKS PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD; REVOKING JMC 13.10; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Ordinance No. 1207 (#15-03), dated October 2, 2003, the North Pulaski Waterworks Public Facilities Board (NPWPFB), is a PI-~blicfacility board that provides potable water and was created by Jacksonville MI-~nicipalCode 5 13.10, effective October 2, 2003; WHEREAS, under State law, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, has the authority to dissolve such Board; WHEREAS, at the request of Mid Arkansas Utilities PWA and the NPWPFB, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, desires to dissolve NPWPFB; WHEREAS, the NPWPFB Board has authorized the sitting President of the Board to execute any and all docl,~ments necessary to effect the dissolution of IVPWPFB; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski Co~lnty, Arkansas, has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents necessary to effect the dissolution of IVPWPFB. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE C I W OF JACKSONVILLE, ARK4 NSAS, THAT= SECTIONONE. .- 'The North Pulaski Watetworks Public Facilities Board, created by Ordinance No. 1207 (#15-03) adopted on October 2, 2003, be and the same is hereby dissolved, subject to the terms and conditions hereof. SECTION TWO. Iniunction Aaainst Further Action. NPWPFB is hereby enjoined from taking any further action. Siml-~ltaneouslyupon the effective date of the dissolution, the NPWPFB shall cease all operations and activities, which operations and activities shall be transferred to the Mid-Arkansas Utilities Public Water Authority of the State of Arkansas automatically and ORDINANCE NO. 1557(#I7 2016) - PAGE TWO without further action by either the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, or North Pulaski Waterworks Public Facilities Board. SECTION THREE. Pavment of All Creditors and Obliaees. Upon the Effective Date of Dissolution, Mid-Arkansas Utilities Public Water Authority of the State of Arkansas assumes all legal obligations to pay all existing and outstanding creditors and obliges of NPWPFB. SECTION FOUR. Assum~tion of Services Provided bv the NPWPFB. Mid-Arkansas Utilities Public Water Authority of the State of Arkansas has assumed the operation of the services previously provided by NPWPFB, which services are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the users of the water system. SECTION FIVE. Effective Date of Dissolution. The dissolution of the NPWPFB shall take effect upon passage of tl- is Ordinance. SECTIONSIX Authorization and Authoritv to take all Necessarv Action. The Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to undertake any and all such acts and execute any and all such documents as may be necessary to effectuate and accomplish the purposes hereof. The sitting President of NPWPFB is also hereby authorized and directed to undertake any and all such acts and execute any and all such documents as may be necessary to effectuate and accomplish the purposes hereof as well. SECTION SEVEN. ReDeal and Revocation. Passage of this Ordinance specifically revokes and repeals JMC 13.10 et. seq. in its entirety. SECTION EIGHT: Severabilitv. I f any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION NINE Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication, as required by law and upon approval by the City Council as set forth above. ORDINANCE NO. 1557 (#I7 - 2016) PAGE THREE APPROVED AND ADOPirED THIS DA Y OF SEPTEMBERR,2016. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARWINSAS ATTEST.: SUSAN DA V m / CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROBERT E BAMBURG, CITYATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 743 (#09 2016) - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS various Departments of the City of Jacksonville have requested that old paperwork and records as specifically identified on the attached spreadsheet are no longer in need and should be destroyed. Said paperwork and records range from Thirty- six (36) to Ten (10) years old, and ACA 514-59-114 allows destruction of records after Three (3) or Seven (7) years. Contirued maintenance of said older records and others where electronic copies are now maintained and preserved no longer serves a public purpose and is cost prohibitive; and, WHEREAS, Susan Davitt, City Clerk, as the official keeper of records for all City Departments, has executed the appropriate and required Affidavit verifying the need for destruction of said records. NOW, THEREFOR4 BEIT RESOL VED BY THECITYCOUNCIL OF THECYTY OFJACKSONVILLE, ARK;ANSAS, THAT= SECTION ONE= 'The City Clerk of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, as keeper of the records, is hereby authorized to destroy the specified various Departmental records as included and listed on the attached spreadsheet, marked and identi,fiedas Exhibit A. SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DA Y OF SEPTEMBER, 2016. Cl7Y OFJACKSONVILLE, ARM NSAS MA YOR GAR YFLETCHER APPROVED AS TO FORM: SUSAN DA VIT7; Cl7Y CLERK ROBERT E. BAMBURG, CITY A TORNEY ,.r 4\58 J --a City Clerk CC 94 DAILY RECEIPT BOOK CC 97 DAILY RECEIPT REPORTS Engineering ENG 23 CODE ENFORCEMENT- TAX LIENS / HEARING NOTICES ENG 26 CODE ENFORCEMENT-CORRESPONDENCE Finance FIN 296 DAlLY RECEIPTS JAN-SEPT FIN 297 DAlLY RECEIPTS OCT-DEC LOPFl MUNICIPAL HEALTH EOB'S FIN 303 AMBULANCE NON-TRANSPORT RUNS FIN 305 PAlD PURCHASE ORDERS A-C FIN 306 PAlD PURCHASE ORDERS D-MI FIN 307 PAlD PURCHASE ORDERS MISC-S FIN 308 PAlD PURCHASE ORDERS T-Z PAlD CITY MECHANIC REPORTS PAlD CINGULAR WIRELESS FIN 312 PAlD PAYROLL VOUCHERS PAlD U'I-ILITIES: ENTERGY, ARKLA, CENTURY TEL, & TELETOUCH DEBIT MEMOS WASTEWATER REPORTS SALES & USE TAXES ANIMAL CONTROL RECEIPTS #1213-1418 DRINK TAX REMITTANCES DUMPSTER FEES A & P COMMISSION RECORDS FIN 313 DUPLICATE CHECK COPIES BANK STATEMENTS (ALL FUNDS) FIN 315 AMBULANCE PAlD CLAIMS (A-K) FIN 316 AMBULANCE PAlD CLAIMS (L-Z) Human Resources 15 BXS Duplicate Records Parks PR 63 RECEIPT BOOKS PR 7 0 SIGN IN SHEETS PR 7 1 BALANCE SHEETS, DAILY RECEIPTS, REGISTER TAPES PR 8 4 CHILD Sill-ING SIGN-IN SHEETS Police 11 BXS ASSIGNED REPORTS 2 BXS JUVENILE REPORTS (DUPLICATES 2005 1 BX JUVENILE REPORTS 2005 2 BXS FRONT OFFICE 2005-2006 5 BXS DAILY FOLDERS (CONSISTING OF DAILY REPORTS & INFO DATA) 2005 5 BXS DAILY FOLDERS (CONSISTING OF DAILY REPORTS & INFO DATA) 2006 3 BXS DATA MASTER LOGS 2005 2 BXS CITATIONS 2005 1 2 BXS CITATIONS 2006 , 3 BXS INVENTORY TOWING LOGS 2005 1 BX CHIEF'S OFFICE RECORDS 2006 I 4 BXS FIELD TRAINING RECORDS (OVER 10 YRS & DECEASED) Over ten years OLD COMPUTER MANUALS 1980-1990 OLD APPLICANTS' BACKGROUND RECORDS Over ten years

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