City Council
Regular MeetingJacksonville, AR · September 15, 2016
Minutes
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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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