City Council
Regular MeetingJacksonville, AR · February 6, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
6:00 P.M. – 7:10 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in a regular
session on February 6, 2025 at their regular meeting place. Council Member
Ray delivered the invocation and Mayor Elmore led a standing audience in the
“Pledge of Allegiance.”
ROLL CALL: City Council Members: Dietz, Ruple, McCleary, McCoy, Ray, LaBron,
Moss, Twitty, and Kinman answered ROLL CALL. Mayor Elmore also answered ROLL
CALL declaring a quorum. PRESENT NINE (9) ABSENT ONE (1). Council Member Mimms
was absent.
Others present for the meeting were: Fire Chief Alan Laughy, Police Chief
Brett Hibbs, HR Director Charlette Nelson, Parks and Recreation Director
Kevin House, Finance Director Laura Collie, Communications Director Emily
Sundermeier, Director of Engineering and Public Works Adam Whitlow, Assistant
City Clerk Emilia Vazquez, Economic Development Director Robert Birch, IT
Director Brian Harvey, Fred Belote, and Larry Wilson.
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Elmore presented the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting of January 2, 2025 for approval and/or correction at the
next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Council Member Twitty moved, seconded
by Council Member Ray that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
December 5, 2024 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA: Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member McCleary
to approve the consent agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 23 Building Inspections 51
Business License Electrical 57
Plumbing 79
HVACR 34
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/JANUARY
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Permits 19 Building Inspections 48
Business License Electrical 69
Plumbing 74
HVACR 38
FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
Estimated fire loss for the month: $ 10,000.00
Savings total for the month: $ 10,000.00
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POLICE DEPARTMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
Topic 2024 2023 2024 2023
Total Complaint Calls 3412 2043
Homicide Reported 0 0 Theft Reported 49 66
Homicide Cleared 0 0 Theft Cleared 47 27
Rape/Sex Assault Reported 0 2 Vehicle Theft Reported 12 17
Rape/Sex Assault Cleared 3 5 Vehicle Theft Cleared 7 2
Robbery Reported 1 3 Felony Cases Reported 109 131
Robbery Cleared 1 1 Felony Cases Closed 115 131
Felony Assaults Reported 7 13 Misd Cases Reported 217 220
Felony Assaults Cleared 8 9 Misd Cases Closed 191 226
Burglary Reported 8 10
Burglary Cleared 9 3
CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
Assigned Calls 39 Demolition by City 1
Self-Initiated Calls 97 Demolition by Owner 1
Follow Up Inspections 210 Parking Violations 1
Complied after Notice 96 Garbage Cans Tagged 2
Three Day Notice 22 Basketball Goals 0
Seven Day Letter 110 Structures Inspected 201
Citation Letters Mailed 12 Apartment Complexes Inspected 0
Citations Issued 0 Red Tags Issued 0
Vehicles Tagged 59 Search Warrants 0
Vehicles Towed 2 Grass Mowed 0
Unsafe Structures Tagged 1 Signs Removed 10
Structures Condemned 0 Shopping Carts 0
Structures Rehabbed 0
ANIMAL SERVICES REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/DECEMBER
ADOPTION FEES $ 2,970.00
SPAY/NEUTER FOR ADOPTED DOGS 2,970.00
Paid by the City of Jacksonville 2,970.00
Best Friends Animal Rescue Grant -
Paid for by Best Friends -
FINES 1,339.21
CONTRIBUTIONS 3,279.51
TOTAL $ 4,618.72
ANIMAL SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT/2024
ADOPTION FEES $ 32,450.00
SPAY/NEUTER FOR ADOPTED DOGS 32,450.00
Paid by the City of Jacksonville 22,825.00
Paid for by Best Friends Rescue 9,625.00
FINES 18,395.54
CONTRIBUTIONS 25,662.71
TOTAL $ 76,508.25
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
6:00 P.M. – 7:10 P.M.
WATER DEPARTMENT: 2024 Annual Report by Water Department
Water Department Superintendent Jake Short stated Council Member Kinman is
now serving as Chairman of the Water Commission, with Larry Wilson being Vice
Chairman. He then read the following statement: “On behalf of the
Jacksonville Water Commission, I am pleased to provide you with our 2024
Annual report. This year the Water Works had zero water quality violations
and has successfully managed to stay within our budget while continuing to
deliver the high quality water and services the residents of Jacksonville not
only deserve, but have also come to expect.
The projects completed in 2024 include the installation of 7,800 linear feet
of pipe, 10 additional fire hydrants, and 40 new valves. Our system boasts
11,628 water meters, welcoming 106 new water services in 2024. Customer
service remains a primary focus for Water Works staff. We maintain our
commitment to accepting online payments via our secure website. In 2024, we
processed 37,735 online transactions amounting to a little over $3.9 million.
Additionally, the number of workorders processed through the utility totaled
over a little over 24,000, which was an 11% increase over the previous year.
Water usage increased slightly in 2024. The total water purchased was 1.35
billion gallons, which was a 1.3% increase compared to 2023. On January 17,
2024 we reached our peak demand for the year, which was 7.7 million gallons.
The previous year's peak water flow of 5.4 million gallons occurred on
September 10th. We currently manage nearly 1.2 million linear feet of
distribution line, l,000 fire hydrants, 5.25 million gallons of storage, and
provides an average of 3.7 million gallons per day to the residents of
Jacksonville, LRAFB, and three other wholesale customers.
2024 was our sixth full year managing LRAFB distribution system. Under this
50-year contract, we serve as the systems privatized owner that requires us
to operate, maintain, repair, upgrade, and make significant improvements to
that system. The LRAFB water distribution system includes approximately
290,000 linear feet of pipe, 507 hydrants, 3 pump stations, and 1.35 million
gallons of storage. It is important to note that these two systems operate
independently of one another. I am pleased to report that the LRAFB system
also reported zero water quality violations in 2024. The LRAFB Maintenance
Team scheduled maintenance of 509 valves and 284 fire hydrants in the
distribution system, conducted training for LRAFB personnel as needed, and
repaired 3 emergency leaks as part of routine daily activities. They also
oversaw the installation of an emergency power generator and switch gear at
the secondary connection point from our system. These tasks were completed
with a staff of 31 employees, 11 of which are currently licensed by the
Arkansas Department of Health to operate the water system, and 4 currently
going through classes hoping to test later this year.”
When Council Member McCleary inquired, Superintendent Short replied that the
classes are 24 hours of schooling that could be done in a year.
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WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: 2024 Annual Report by Wastewater Utility
Wastewater Utility Manager Thea Hughes read the following statement:
“Jacksonville's system consists of about 183 miles of gravity sewer line
ranging in size from 6 inch to 42 inch, about 13 miles of force main, and
over 3800 manholes. We also have 14 remote pumping stations. We completed our
29th consecutive year at the treatment plant with zero permit violations,
while operating the plant under construction the last three years. Phase I of
our treatment plant upgrades was completed in 2024, and this year we have
started on Phase II. We were able to get a low interest loan from the
Arkansas Natural Resources Division which will cover a large portion of the
cost.
Phase I consisted of all new filters, SCADA throughout the plant, new
clarifiers, new disc rotors and DO probes, and new electrical building and
equipment at a cost of about $18 million. Phase II of the improvements
consists of some items we were not able to do in Phase I because of funding.
It includes new solids handling equipment, an alkalinity feed system to help
with nitrification, a new parasitic acid disinfection system to assist and
act as back to the UV system. We completed the project on the I-57 highway
widening by moving several sewer lines.
The wastewater utility is broken down into four departments. The Technical
Services handles investigation, cleaning and televising the lines, and
oversight of all new construction. They completed 8.1 miles of televising and
cleaned 57 miles of main line. Their report is on pages 3-4. The Collection
Systems department is responsible for repair and replacement of sewer lines
and manholes, and construction of new lines. They inspected and/or repaired
153 manholes and performed 20 street cuts. They also get to do some fun
things like build a Christmas Parade float and participate in the Parade. The
Operations department is responsible for operating the treatment plant,
running process control tests in the laboratory to ensure we are within
permit regulations, assisting our industries with their wastewater pre-
treatment, and maintaining and repairing all plant equipment. The plant
treated over 1.7 billion gallons of water in 2024, performed 252 inspections
of grease traps throughout the City, and performed over 5,206 analytical
tests in the laboratory. Their report is found on pages 5-7. The
Administration department handles financial management, personnel,
purchasing, and clerical support. We continue our effort to educate our
citizens not to flush anything down the toilet, other than toilet paper, and
never pour grease in drains. One administrative employee received the Dick
Morris Employee Excellence Award in 2024. Congratulations to Vickie Herd.
Their report is found on pages 8-9. Our employees have many licenses and
certifications including 9 Collection System certifications, 19 Wastewater
Operator's licenses, 4 Solid Waste licenses, 7 Plumbing Inspector licenses,
and 13 CDL licenses.”
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
6:00 P.M. – 7:10 P.M.
PARKS & RECREATION:
PLANNING COMMISSION: a. ORDINANCE 1773 (#02-2025)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(PARCEL LOCATED AT 909 SHALL COURT); AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 AND
THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Council Member Twitty moved, seconded by Council Member McCleary to place
Ordinance 1773 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Ruple,
McCleary, McCoy, Ray, LaBron, Moss, Twitty, and Kinman voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Friedman read the heading of Ordinance 1773.
Council Member Dietz related that the Planning Commission granted this change
to allow multi-family in a single-family residence. He noted it would need to
be brought up to code.
City Engineer Adam Whitlow explained that R-0 is single-family residential
and R-2 is a two-family duplex. He told how it could not be appraised as
multi-family since it was zoned R-0, so he related to the owner if they want
to advertise it as an income multi-family, they would have to request a
rezone. He confirmed that his Staff is not in favor, since this is not an
area transitioning from single-family to multi-family. He advised caution on
the precedence it would set. He mentioned it is legal as it sits, but it has
to be occupied by the same family unit. He confirmed if approved, it would
have to be brought up to duplex standards, which includes fire code issues,
separate meters and sanitation services, etc. He related that this was
approved through the Planning Commission 4 to 3 and there was one neighbor in
opposition. He mentioned being careful in spot zoning in an area that is not
transitioning to multi-family. When Council Member Ruple brought up the Bill
of Assurance, he replied that it expiring is irrelevant to the City, as far
as the land use; they still acknowledge it as a single-family area.
Council Member McCleary shared his concern of setting a precedent.
When Council Member McCoy mentioned a concern for neighbors and property
values, Engineer Whitlow confirmed it was advertised and posted properly and
they had one who opposed it, but he himself could not speak on the potential
property value effect.
Representative Craig Friedman with Friedman Law Firm stated nothing about
this property is going to change, other than what would be required to make
it R-2, which is putting a water meter outside and a possible fire barrier
inside. He stressed that externally, it is going to look exactly like it does
since there are no plans to make changes and no one would know the difference
unless they are watching where people are walking in. He related that the way
it is designed, it looks like a single-family home. He explained that a large
part of the Country is going toward form-based zoning that is based on the
appearance of the property, not necessarily the use. He said for example, a
boutique could be next to a house and it would not matter because it would
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look the same aesthetically. He noted that no one would know the difference
here unless they were looking at a zoning map, because this is the way the
property has been used for three years and how it will continue to be used.
He reiterated there is not going to be any construction done on this
property, other than what the City may require to bring it up to zoning.
Council Member Kinman brought up concerns of what could happen in the future
in other subdivisions if this were to change to R-2.
Mr. Friedman shared current pictures of the property, noting there is a door
on the side to enter the smaller portion, which he believes was an enclosed
carport years ago. He pointed out that the property has been remodeled and is
in good condition.
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Kinman to APPROVE
Ordinance 1773 on FIRST READING and SUSPEND THE RULES and place Ordinance
1773 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Ray, and LaBron
voted AYE. MOTION FAILED with Council Member Ruple, McCleary, McCoy, Moss,
Twitty, and Kinman voting NAY.
b. ORDINANCE 1774 (#03-2025)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
(PARCEL LOCATED AT 6350 TP WHITE DRIVE); AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238
AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Council Member Twitty moved, seconded by Council Member LaBron to place
Ordinance 1774 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Ruple,
McCleary, McCoy, Ray, LaBron, Moss, Twitty, and Kinman voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED. Whereupon City Attorney Friedman read the heading of Ordinance 1774.
Council Member Dietz stated there used to be a tire shop here, but they sold
the land. He explained the new company sells pipes and will store it in the
back. He confirmed they thought it would be a good fit for that area.
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member McCleary to APPROVE
Ordinance 1774 on FIRST READING and SUSPEND THE RULES and place Ordinance
1774 on SECOND READING. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Ruple, McCleary,
McCoy, Ray, LaBron, Moss, Twitty, and Kinman voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member McCleary to APPROVE
Ordinance 1774 on SECOND READING and SUSPEND THE RULES and place Ordinance
1774 on THIRD AND FINAL READING. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Ruple,
McCleary, McCoy, Ray, LaBron, Moss, Twitty, and Kinman voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Kinman to APPROVE AND
ADOPT Ordinance 1774 in its entirety. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Ruple,
McCleary, McCoy, Ray, LaBron, Moss, Twitty, and Kinman voted AYE. MOTION
CARRIED.
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Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member McCleary that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted. ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz,
Ruple, McCleary, McCoy, Ray, LaBron, Moss, Twitty, and Kinman voted AYE.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE 1774 (#03-2025) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
COMMITTEE(S):
GENERAL: a. STATE OF THE CITY by Mayor Elmore
Mayor Elmore read the following statement:
“This past year was the halfway point of my first term as Mayor of
Jacksonville. Each and every day, I have the honor and privilege of serving
the City of Jacksonville and the almost 30,000 people that are proud to live,
work and play here. To the over three hundred City employees, I thank you for
your daily service to the City and the people of Jacksonville. To our ten
City Councilmembers, thank you for your dedicated service, support and duty
to the people and City of Jacksonville. With continuing collaborative efforts
between my office and our Councilmembers, the things we can accomplish for
this City are limitless. The people and City government of Jacksonville can,
must and should, work together towards achieving the flourishing future of
Jacksonville that we all know, and can feel, is on the horizon.
2024 was a year of rebirth and new growth in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville
North Pulaski School District met its goal of having all-new buildings by the
2024-25 school year, giving thousands of scholars the opportunity to receive
world-class education, setting scholars up for college and careers alike. The
former Jacksonville Elementary School was demolished around the holidays, and
the debris and rubble has since been removed from the site. The future of the
land remains unknown, yet my office and the City are committed to working
towards a solution. Residential and commercial construction around
Jacksonville continues to grow. The City's engineering department issued 111
building permits for residential construction, and 15 permits for commercial
construction. Renovations of the Jacksonville Animal Shelter were also
completed. We are in the midst of true revitalization in our community, and I
believe that 2024 was a step forward in an amazing chapter of Jacksonville's
story.
Economic development and growth in Jacksonville this past year was tremendous
on a number of fronts. In February 2024, Robert Birch was hired as the City's
first economic development director, and he continues to work diligently to
showcase our City to businesses and real estate developers. Sig Sauer opened
the Jacksonville Arkansas Ammunition Center in October and announced
additional plans to further expand their presence and manufacturing campus in
Jacksonville. With this development and expansion, 675 new jobs are expected
to be created over the next three years. 81 businesses applied for new
licenses, an increase from 73 in 2023.
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A call for residents and visitors alike to reacquaint themselves with
Jacksonville is underway with the launch of the Rediscover Jacksonville
campaign. A joint partnership with the Communications Department and Office
of Economic Development, Rediscover Jacksonville aims to showcase aspects of
our community that are unique to Jacksonville. More so, Rediscover
Jacksonville is about community pride, displaying to central Arkansas, the
Southeast region and the world what makes Jacksonville special. The
Rediscover Jacksonville Business Beautification Grant was created, with
applications opening at the beginning of 2025. This matching grant, of up to
$5,000, will aid local businesses in improving their exterior aesthetics.
With this grant program, we hope that businesses, both large and small, will
continue to take pride in being located in Jacksonville, and will continue to
invest in our community.
2024 was also a season of awards. The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
department was awarded with two awards at the United States Specialty Sports
Association's National Convention: Dupree Park was recognized as the National
Complex of the Year and the Autism Awareness Softball Tournament for
Pathfinder was recognized as the Southwest Event of the Year. The Parks and
Rec team does a phenomenal job with all of their events and the upkeep of the
City's numerous parks and athletic complexes. We are grateful for all of
their hard work; it does not go unappreciated, nor does it go unnoticed. The
City of Jacksonville was also recognized as a Trendsetter City by Arkansas
Business for the Marshall Smith Inclusive Playground at Dupree Park. For the
twenty-sixth consecutive year, the City's Finance Department was awarded a
"Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" by the
Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada.
2024 also commemorated the one-year anniversary of the March 31, 2023
tornado. Repairs in the affected areas have almost been completed. New
Commandment Church of God in Christ, which was destroyed during the tornado,
celebrated its grand re-opening in a brand-new facility across the street
from its former site. The resiliency of the people of Jacksonville continues
to shine bright. Jacksonville continues to not only recover, yet thrive, each
and every day.
The work towards making Jacksonville a community that everyone is proud to
call home continues. 2025 looks to be another promising year for our City on
a number of fronts. Five Below, a nationally recognized chain of specialty
discount stores, will open on T.P. White Drive, in the vacant unit between
Citi Trends and Harbor Freight. The expansion project of Highway 67/167, also
known as Interstate 57, is nine months ahead of schedule and is over halfway
complete. The estimated date of completion, which is subject to change due to
circumstances, is projected for December 2026. 2025 will also be a year of
celebration in the City, as the Jacksonville Community Center will be
celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Center has won numerous local, state,
regional and national awards since its opening, and it continues to serve
thousands of people annually through its facilities.
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For the Jacksonville Fire and Police Departments, as well as the City's
Dispatch center, 2024 brought about progress and development. Fire Station 2
on Graham Road will be completed this year, which will provide our City's
first responders with the space and amenities needed to best serve
Jacksonville. In compliance with the Public Safety Act of 2019, the
Jacksonville 911 Communications Center consolidated with the Pulaski County
Sheriff's Office. The consolidation of the departments has resulted in
citizens of Jacksonville and unincorporated areas of Pulaski County being
served by our 911 Emergency Communications service. In 2024, the Jacksonville
Police Department increased their officer total by 54.2%, bringing their end-
of-year officer count to 54. The Jacksonville Police Department is optimistic
about the growth of the department in 2025. Public safety is of key
importance to any City. With the City's emergency services seeing modern
improvements and continued growth, Jacksonville can, and will, continue to
remain a safe community for all.
In times of celebration and in times of hardship, the people of Jacksonville
have always been supportive of one another. Friends, neighbors, community
members and strangers have uplifted each other in times of need, and they
have also rejoiced together in good times. Jacksonville's future is extremely
bright, and the best is yet to come. It is the responsibility of all of us to
do our part to ensure that Jacksonville is the best place we all know it can
be. This year, I invite you to soar with us to new and unprecedented heights
in Jacksonville's history. Join me in anticipation for what 2025 will bring.
Together, we can create a Jacksonville that we can all be proud of.”
b. Report from Director of Economic Development regarding 2025 Shot Show &
ICSC Retail Event
Director of Economic Development Robert Birch stated he, Mayor Elmore, and
Police Chief Brett Hibbs attended an exclusive vendor event thanks to the
Little Rock Regional Chamber and Sig Sauer. He explained the reason they
attended was to support one of the City’s largest employers, Sig Sauer, at
the 2025 Shot Show. He mentioned it being the largest event he has attended
and there were several other cities from Arkansas there. He brought up
wanting to show our strength to attract more businesses, along with helping
Sig Sauer grow. He shared Sig Sauer’s plan to have everything they need to
produce their products done here, because of the environment Jacksonville has
provided for them. He told how they had a private dinner with Sig Sauer, the
State, and Hugh McDonald, who is the head of the Commerce Department for
Arkansas. He also attended the ICSC Red River retail convention in Dallas,
recalling they went to the large one in Las Vegas last year, but did not see
a benefit in it. He mentioned attending this smaller one as a representative
of the Metro Little Rock Alliance and that Kathy Perez and Lauren Martin from
the Jacksonville Chamber also came. He listed representatives from Maumelle,
Cabot, Sherwood, Pulaski County, North Little Rock, and Searcy who attended
as well to show their strength as an area. He related that Titan Student
Leadership starts next week at the Chamber to grow the next generation of
leaders. He also believes there will be a new partner at the High School,
noting we are the only one in Central Arkansas that has all academies
sponsored. He stated Bargain Hunt and Dirt Cheap are both closing, but it has
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nothing to do with the City because they are both national bankruptcies. He
is excited about the space since the location is the most requested right
now. He confirmed Five Below is opening, which came from last year’s ICSC
meeting. He related that the energy and excitement around the City is as high
now as it was in the late 1980s. When Council Member McCoy inquired about the
Titan Student Leadership, he responded that they will start with 10 scholars
and eventually go to 25.
APPOINTMENTS: JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Dietz to approve the
reappointments of Addie Gibson to expire 03-17-2027, Jon Johnson to expire
03-17-2028, and Logan Perry to expire 03-17-2029. MOTION CARRIED.
A & P COMMISSION
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Kinman to approve the
appointment of Jason Fox to the unexpired term of Kayla Hawkins set to expire
03/31/2027. MOTION CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council Member McCoy requested that the monthly financial
report be a part of the consent agenda since it is required to be presented
to Council in open session.
Mayor Elmore concurred, saying it will be part of the agenda packets moving
forward.
Council Member McCoy also mentioned that it is required for Council to
annually, in January, assemble and organize the governing body. She pointed
out a working document of rules and procedures placed at each council
member’s seat, noting they can adopt or make revisions at the next meeting.
Council Member Twitty related that Council Member Mimms’ father passed away
and asked to keep her and her family in their thoughts.
Council Member Ruple stated Pastor Brennan Ayers of First Assembly of God
passed away recently due to terminal cancer. He explained that congregation
also provides the monthly food for the pantry at Jacksonville Middle School
and will continue to be instrumental to their food drives.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Elmore adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:10 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
________________________ _________________________
Susan L. Davitt MAYOR JEFF ELMORE
City Clerk-Treasurer
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Agenda
City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
February 6, 2025 6:00p.m.
1. OPENING PRAYER: PAGES
2. ROLL CALL:
3. PRESENTATION OF Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES: January 2, 2025 1-4
4. APPROVALS AND/OR Regular City Council Meeting
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: December 5, 2024
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Engineering Department: Regular Monthly Report/December & January
City Engineer Adam Whitlow 5-6
Fire Department: Regular Monthly Report/December
Fire Chief Alan Laughy 7
Police Department: Regular Monthly Report/December
Police Chief Brett Hibbs 8-9
Code Enforcement: Regular Monthly Report/December
Police Chief Brett Hibbs 10
Animal Control: Regular Monthly Report/December
Annual Report 2024
Police Chief Brett Hibbs 11-14
6. WATER DEPARTMENT: 2024 Annual Report by Water Department
Superintendent Jake Short (Mayor Elmore)
(available at meeting)
7. WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT: 2024 Annu al Report by Wastewater Utility
Manager Thea Hughes (Mayor Elmore)
(available at meeting)
8. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
9. POLICE DEPARTMENT:
10. STREET DEPARTMENT:
11 . SANITATION DEPARTM ENT:
12. PARKS & REC. DEPARTMENT:
CITY COUNCIL A G EN D A continued :
February 6, 2025
13. PLANNING COMMISSION: a. ORDINANCE 1773 (#02-2025) Reclassifying
909 Shall Court from R-0 to R-2
(Council Member Dietz) 15-17
b. ORDINANCE 1774 (#03-2025) Reclassifying
6350 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4
(Council Member Dietz) 18-20
14. COMMITTEE(S):
15. GENERAL: a. STATE OF THE CITY by Mayor Elmore
b. Report from Director of Economic Development
rega rding 2025 Shot Show & ICSC Retail Event
(Council Member McCoy)
16. APPOINTMENTS: JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Reappointment of Addie Gibson
for a term to expire 03-17-2027 21
Reappointment of Jon Johnson
for a term to expire 03-17-2028 22
Reappointment of Logan Perry
for a term to expire 03-17-2029 23
A & P COMMISSION
Appointment of Jason Fox to the unexpired
term of Kayla Hawkins set to expire 03-31 -2027
17. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
18. NEW BUSINESS :
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2 , 2 0 25
6:00 P.M . - 6:12 P . M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY HALL - #1 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
The City Counc il of the Ci ty of Jacksonville , Arkansas met in a regular
session on January 2 , 2025 at their regular meeting place. Mayor Elmore swore
in the following council members for their new terms : Tanner Ruple-Ward 1
Position 2 , Dr . Trenika McCoy - Ward 2 Position 2 , Michael LaBron- Ward 3
Position 2 , Mary Twitty- Ward 4 Position 2 , and Katrina Mimms-Ward 5 Position
2 . Council Member Ray then delivered the invocati on and Mayor Elmore led a
standi ng audience in the "Pledge of Allegiance . u
ROLL CALL: City Council Members : Dietz , Rup le , McCleary , McCoy , Ray, LaBron,
Moss , Twitty , Kinman , and Mimms answered ROLL CALL . Mayor Elmore also answered
ROLL CALL declar ing a quorum. PRESENT TEN (10) ABSENT ZERO (0) .
Other s present f or t h e meeting were : Fire Chief Alan Laughy , Po l ice Chief
Brett Hibbs , CDBG Director Michelle Spencer , Communications Director Emi ly
Sundermeie r , Finance Director Laura Collie , Di r ector of Engineering and
Pub lic Works Adam Whitlow , Ass i stant City Cl erk Emilia Vazquez , Economic
Development Director Robert Birch, IT Director Brian Harvey , Kathy Perez , Jim
Moore , Morgan All en , Wyatt Elmore , Terry Sansing , and James Bo l den .
PRESENTATION OF MINUTES: Mayor Elmore presented t he minutes of the regul ar
City Council meeting of December 5 , 2024 for approva l and/or correct i on a t
the next regular l y scheduled City Council meeting .
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Council Member McCleary moved ,
seconded by Council Member Ray that the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of November 21 , 2024 be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA : Council Member Ray moved , seconded by Council Member McCleary
to approve the consent agenda as presented . MOTION CARRIED.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/NOVEMBER
Estimated fire loss for the month : $ 102 , 300.00
Savings tota l for the month: $ 987 , 700 .00
POLICE DEPARTMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/NOVEMBER
TOJ2iC 2024 2023 2024 2023
Total Complaint Calls 2941 2137
Homicide Reported 1 0 Theft Reported 57 81
Homicide Cl eared 1 0 Theft Cleared 35 38
Rape/Sex Assault Reported 7 3 Vehicle Theft Reported 13 15
Rape/Sex Assault Cleared 2 1 Vehicle Theft Cleared 6 3
Robbery Repor t ed 1 5 Felony Cases Reported 114 15 7
Robbery Cleared 0 2 Felony Cases Closed 101 178
Felony Assaul ts Reported 9 15 Misd Cases Reported 232 230
Felony Assaul ts Cl eared 5 15 Misd Cases Closed 149 242
Burglary Reported 9 13
Burglary Cleared 3 4
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2 02 5
6:00 P . M. - 6 : 12 P.M .
CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT/NOVEMBER
Assigned Ca l ls 58 Demolition by City 0
Self-Initiated Calls 126 Demolition by Owner 0
Follow Up Inspections 335 Parking Violations 2
Comp li ed a f ter Notice 237 Garbage Cans Tagged 0
Three Day Notice 24 Basket ball Goals 0
Seven Day Letter 173 Structures Inspected 519
Citati on Let ters Mailed 37 Apartment Complexe s Inspected 0
Citations Issued 6 Red Tags Issued 0
Vehicles Tagged 22 Search Warrants 0
Vehicl es Towed 4 Grass Mowed 0
Unsafe Structures Tagged 0 Signs Removed 81
Structures Condemned 8 Shoppi ng Carts 0
Struct ures Rehabbed 0
WATER DEPARTMENT :
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
FIRE DEPARTMENT :
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
STREET DEPARTMENT:
SANITATION DEPARTMENT:
PARKS & RECREATION :
PLANNING COMMISSION : a . ORDINANCE 1772 (#01-20 2 5)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE , ARKANSAS
(PARCEL LOCATED AT NORTH ELM & EAST CENTER STREETS) ; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS .
21 3 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE , ARKANSAS ;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ; AND , FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Council Member Ray moved , seconded by Counci l Member Twitt y to place
Ordinance 1772 on FIRST READING. ROLL CALL : Council Member Dietz , Ruple ,
McCleary , McCoy , Ray , LaBron , Moss , Twitty , Kinman , and Mimms voted AYE .
MOTION CARRIED . Whe r e upon City Attorney Friedma n rea d the h e ading of
Ordinance 1772 .
Council Member Twitty moved , seconded by Council Member Ray to APPROVE
Ordi n ance 1772 on FIRST READING and SUSPEND THE RULES and place Ordinance
1772 on SECOND READING . ROLL CALL: Counci l Member Dietz , Rup l e, McCleary ,
McCoy , Ray, LaBron , Moss , Twitty , Kinman, and Mimms voted AYE . MOTION
CARRIED .
Counci l Member Ray moved , seconded by Council Member Twitty to APPROVE
Ordinance 1772 on SECOND READING and SUSPEND THE RULES and place Ordinance
1772 on TH I RD AND FI NAL READING . ROLL CALL : Council Member Diet z, Ruple,
McCleary , McCoy , Ray , LaBron, Moss, Twitty, Kinman, and Mimms voted AYE .
MOTION CARRIED .
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2025
6:00 P.M. - 6:12 P . M.
Counci l Member Ray moved , seconded by Council Member Twitty to APPROVE AND
ADOPT Ordinance 1772 in its entirety . ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz, Rupl e ,
McClea ry, McCoy , Ray , LaBron , Moss , Twitty , Kinman , and Mimms voted AYE .
MOTION CARRIED.
Counci l Member Twitty moved , seconded by Council Member McCleary that the
EMERGENCY CLAUSE be approved and adopted . ROLL CALL: Council Member Dietz ,
Ruple , McCl e ary , McCoy , Ray , LaBron , Moss , Twitty , Kinman, and Mimms voted
AYE . MOTION CARRIED .
ORDINANCE 1772 (#01-2025) APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2~ DAY OF JANUARY , 2025.
b. FINAL PLAT: Cypress Heights Addition
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member McCleary to accept the
final plat of Cypress Heights Addition. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE(S):
GENERAL:
APPOINTMENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Twitty to approve the
appointments of Terry Sansing, Nick Priest, and Vivian Brittenum for terms to
expire 01/01/2028.
Council Memb er McCoy inquired about the criteria for these approvals and
se lections.
Mayor Elmore responded there are none fo r any commissions within the City of
Jacksonville . He exp l ained , as far as qualifications go , they try to find
people who have some experience in that particular area, but it is not
required. He noted any citizen can serve on any board at any point in time .
He told how the City has an online form that citizens who are interested can
fill out .
Counci l Membe r McCoy shared her desire to ask questions to potential
appointees i n order to make an informed decision .
Mayor Elmor e rep l ied that Terry Sansing is the only one pres ent .
City Clerk Davitt noted Vivian Brittenum has previously served on the
Commission .
MOTION CARRIED with Council Member McCoy voting NAY.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Kinman to approve the
appointment of Billy Hall and the reappointment of Jeff Twitty for terms to
expire 01/01/2028. MOTION CARRIED with Council Member Twitty ABSTAINING .
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2025
6:00 P . M. - 6 : 12 P.M.
ADDITION TO AGENDA: Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member
Twitty to SUSPEND THE RULES and add an additional appointment to the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Council Member Ray moved, seconded by Council Member Moss to approve the
appointment of James Bolden. MOTION CARRIED.
RESUME AGENDA:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jacksonville Senior Wellness & Activity Center Fundraiser
Council Member Twitty announced that the Senior Center beans and cornbread
fundraiser was rescheduled to Tuesday , January 14 th from 11 : 30 a.m . - 1 : 00 p . m.
ADJOURNMENT: Without objection, Mayor Elmore adjourned the meeting at
approximately 6:12 p.m . MOTION CARRIED .
Respectfully ,
Susan L . Davitt MAYOR JEFF ELMORE
City Cl erk-Treasure r
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
To: Mayor Elmore, Jacksonville City Council
From: Engineering Department
Please find below the consent agenda for the Engineering Department
ENGINEERING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2024
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED
Building Permits 23
INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Inspections 51
Electrical 57
Plumbing 79
HVACR 34
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
To: Mayor Elmore, Jacksonville City Council
From: Engineering Department
Please find below the consent agenda for the Engineering Department
ENGINEERING REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025
PERMITS/LICENSE ISSUED
Building Permits 19
Business License
INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Building Inspections 48
Electrical 69
Plumbing 74
HVACR 38
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JACKSONVILLE 900 N . Redmond Rd.
Jacksonville, AR. 72076
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
(501) 982-5048
PRIDE of the City! Fax 982-0579
Alan Laughy, Fire Chief
Dewan Laws, Asst. Chief
8 January 2025
Honorable Jeff Elmore
Members of the Council
City of Jacksonville
Gentlemen & Ladies:
I respectfully submit a report of Emergency Response Activity for December 2024.
National Emergency Medical Service Information Sv:stem (NEMSIS)
Ambulance Responses are classified as follows:
Transported Runs 301 Non-Transported Runs 132
National Fire Incident Reporting System IN FIRS)
Estimated fire loss for the month: $10,000.00
Savings total for the month: $10,000.00
Rescue (411) Fire (6)
Rescue, EMS Call, other {410) Structure Fire (1)
EMS Incident {1) Cooking Rre (2)
Grass Fire (1)
Service Call (55) Vehicle Fire (2)
Assist Invalid (44)
Lock-Out (1) Hazardous Condition, No Fire (8)
Police Matter (1) Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment {2)
Smoke, Odor Problem (2) Attempt to Burn (1)
Public Service Assistance (5) Carbon Monoxide Incident {3)
Unauthorized Burning (2) Natural Gas Leak (1)
Power Line Down (1)
False Alarm (28)
System or Detector Malfunction (5) Good Intent Call (18)
Unintentional System/Detector (21) Authorized Controlled Burning (1)
False Alarm or Fa lse Call, other {1) Good Intent Call, other (1)
Malicious, Mischievous False Call, other {1) Dispatched and Canceled En Route (8)
HazMat Release Investigation w/no HazMat (1)
Special Incident Type (2) No Incident Found on Arrival {2)
Citizen Complaint {2) Smoke Scare, Odor of Smoke (4)
Steam, Gas Mistaken for Smoke (1)
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Alan Laughy, Chief
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Services
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JACKSON\I ll.Lf~ POLICE DEPARl~ I\,1ENl-
COURAG E • INTEGRITY • PROFESSIONALISM
Brett C. Hibbs 1400 Marshall Rd.
Orief of Police Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3191
January 13, 2025
To: Mayor Jeff Elmore & Jacksonville City Council Members
From: Chief Brett Hibbs
Re: Jacksonville Police Department December 2024 Monthly Report
The following report of activities for the Jacksonville Police Department submitted for
the month of December 2024:
Topic 2024 2023
Total complarnts Calls 3412 2043
Homicide Reported 0 0
Homicide Cleared 0 0
Rape/Sex Assault Reported 0 2
Rape/Sex Assault Cleared 3 5
Robbery Reported 1 3
Robbery Cleared 1 1
Felony Assaults Reported 7 13
Felony Assaults Cleared 8 9
Burglary Reported 8 10
Burglary Cleared 9 3
Theft Reported 49 66
Theft Cleared 47 27
Vehicle Theft Reported 12 17
Vehicle Theft Cleared 7 2
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Felony Cases Reported 109 131
Felony Cases Closed 115 131
Misd Cases Reported 217 220
Misd Cases Closed 191 226
Respectfully,
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Chief of Police
Jacksonville Police Department
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Jacksonville Police Department
Code Enforcement Unit
1400 Marshall Road
Jacksonville, AR 72076
501-982-0688
Monthly Report:
December 2024
Barger Rowe Williams Brooks Turner Total
Assigned Calls 7 0 5 9 18 39
Self- Initiated Calls 0 0 34 32 31 97
Follow Up Inspections 11 12 100 47 40 210
Complied after Notice 8 5 44 21 18 96
3 Day Notice 2 0 15 2 3 22
7 Day Letter 3 0 43 25 39 110
Citation Letters Mailed 0 0 6 0 6 12
Citations Issued 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vehicles Tagged 2 0 14 16 27 59
Vehicles Towed 0 0 0 2 0 2
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Unsafe Structures Tagged 0 0 0 1 0 1
Structures Condemned 0 0 0 0 0 0
Structures Rehabbed 0 0 0 0 0 0
Demolition by City 1 0 0 0 0 1
Demolition by Owner 1 0 0 0 0 1
Parking Violations 0 0 0 1 0 1
Garbage Cans Tagged 0 0 2 0 0 2
Basketball Goals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Structures Inspected 18 12 76 53 42 201
Apt. Complexes Insp. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Red Tags Issued 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0
Search Warrants 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grass Mowed 0 0 0 0 0 0
Signs Removed 4 5 0 0 1 10
Shopping Carts 0 0 0 0 0 0
Notes & Highlights:
DEMO BY OWNER: 1020 N JP WRIGHT LOOP
DEMO BY CITY: 104 WILSON
HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP
OFFICER ROWE'S LAST DAY WITH CODE ENFORCEMENT 12-13-24
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JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT
Reporting Period December-24
Overall Statistics
Dogs< 6mo Adult Dogs Cat< 6mo Adult Cats Total
On Hand (Start of Month) 48 46 1 6 101
In Foster 0 6 0 1 7
Received 32 34 5 12 83
Adopted 25 17 3 9 54
Sent to Rescue 9 3 0 1 13
Returned to Owner 3 12 0 0 15
Euthanized 3 4 1 8
Terminal Illness /Injury 3 1
Aggression (People)
Aggression (Animal) 4
Space
In Vet Care 0
Died I Escaped I Stolen 0
On Hand (End of Month) 40 44 2 8 94
City licenses Issued Dogs: 5 Cats: 2 7
DOA Animals Removed Dogs/Cats 4 Wildlife 3
ENFORCEMENT
CASES CREATED 137
CRUElTY INVESTIGATIONS
BITE CASES
ANIMAL-HUMAN 5
ANIMAL-ANIMAL 0
WARNINGS
RUNNING AT LARGE 2
NUMBER OF ANIMALS 0
RABIES VACCINATION/CITY LICENSE 4
CRUElTY 0
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS 0
NUISANCE 0
BANNED BREEDS 2
FAILURE TO STERALIZE 0
CITATIONS
RUNNING AT LARGE 5
NUISANCE 0
NUMBER OF ANIMALS 0
RABIES VACCINATION/CITY LICENSE 5
CRUElTY 0
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS 0
WARNING 0
BANNED BREEDS 2
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JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT (PG 2}
REVENUES: TOTAL ADOPTIONS (INCLUDING DONATED) 54
City Adoptions 54
Adoptions paid for by special contribution 0
Best Friends Adoptions 0
ADOPTION FEES $ 2,970.00
SPAY/NEUTER FOR ADOPTED DOGS $ 2,970.00
Paid by the City of Jacksonville $ 2,970.00
Best Friends Animal Rescue Grant $ -
Paid for by Best Friends $ -
FINES $ 1,339.21
CONTRIBUTIONS $ 3,279.51
TOTAL $ 4,618.72
OVERTIME HOURS PERFORMED: 23.5
UNITS: #169 162 #164 #170 #172
BEGINNING MILEAGE 52,366 0 35,336 126,915 149,645
ENDING MILEAGE 52,417 0 36,983 127,241 150,604
MILES DRIVEN 51 0 1,647 326 959
PET PANTRY STATISTICS
DOG FOOD DISTRIBUTED - DRY (IN LBS) 25
DOG FOOD DISTRIBUTED- CANNED(# OF CANS) 0
CAT FOOD DISTRIBUTED- DRY (IN LBS) 4
CAT FOOD DISTRIBUTED- CANNED(# OF CANS)
TOTAL LBS OF FOOD 29 TOTAL CANS OF FOOD 0
EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Petco Saturday 12/7
Petco Sunday 12/8
Second Saturday 12/14
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JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SERVICES ANNUAL REPORT
Reporting Period Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
Overall Statistics
Dogs Cats Total
Received 830 351 1181
Adopted 392 198 590
Sent to Rescue 133 122 255
Returned to Owner 210 7 217
Euthanized 99 12 111
Died I Escaped I Stolen 20 16 36
City licenses Issued 87
DOA Animals Removed 83
ENFORCEMENT
CASES CREATED 1158
CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS 44
BITE CASES
ANIMAL-HUMAN 32
ANIMAL-ANIMAL 1
WARNINGS
RUNNING AT LARGE 66
NUMBER OF ANIMALS 16
RABIES VACCINATION/CITY LICENSE 86
CRUELTY 13
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS 0
NUISANCE 1
BANNED BREEDS 35
FAILURE TO STERALIZE 0
CITATIONS
RUNNING AT LARGE 79
NUISANCE 0
NUMBER OF ANIMALS 6
RABIES VACCINATION/CITY LICENSE 139
CRUELTY 6
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS 2
BANNED BREEDS 47
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JACKSONVIllE ANIMAl SERVICES ANNUAl REPORT (PG 2)
REVENUES: TOTAL ADOPTIONS (INCLUDING DONATED) 590
City Adoptions 415
Adoptions paid for by special contribution 175
ADOPTION FEES $ 32,450.00
SPAY/NEUTER FOR ADOPTED DOGS $ 32,450.00
Paid by the City of Jacksonville $ 22,825.00
Paid by Best Friends Rescue $ 9,625.00
FINES $ 18,395.54
Donations $ 25,662.71
TOTAL $ 76,508.25
OVERTIME HOURS PERFORMED: I 322.25
PET PANTRY STATISTICS
DOG FOOD DISTRIBUTED - DRY (IN LBS) 650
DOG FOOD DISTRIBUTED - CANNED (# OF CANS) 103
CAT FOOD DISTRIBUTED- DRY (IN LBS) 169
CAT FOOD DISTRIBUTED- CANNED{# OF CANS) 57
TOTALLBS OF FOOD I 819 I TOTAl CANS OF FOOD
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ORDINANCE NO. 1773 (#02 - 2025)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (PARCEL LOCATED AT 909 SHALL COURT); AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The zone classification of the following propet1y be and hereby is
changed as indicated below:
Legal Description:
Lot 7, Lessel Estates
Said real property is hereby rezoned from Zoning Classification R-0 to R-2.
SECTION TWO: The map referred in Ordinance No. 213 of the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, as amended by Ordinance No. 238 and designated as the official Zoning and
Land Use Map, should be and hereby is amended to the extent and in the respects necessary to effect
and designate the changes provided for herein.
SECTION THREE: All Ordinances and Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION FOUR: To satisfy the operational schedule for the parties involved with
this property, it is necessary for the public welfare, health, and safety to declare an emergency.
Therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED TIDS _ _ DAY OF_ _ _ _ _, 2025.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
JEFF ELMORE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
SUSAN DAVITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY
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ORDINANCE NO. 1774 (#03- 2025)
AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS (PARCEL LOCATED AT 6350 TP WffiTE DRIVE); AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 238 AND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The zone classification of the following property be and hereby is
changed as indicated below:
Legal Description:
Tract 1
PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4,
T-3-N, R-10-W, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THEN 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4, THENCE S 88°41'1 1" E 46.60 FEET TO THE EAST
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U. S. HWY 67-167 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE S 88°41'1 2" W, 437.17 FEET; THENCE S 06°07'50" W,
100.00 FEET; THENCE N 88°41'1 2" W, 437.17 FEET TO SAID EAST RIGHT OF
WAY; THENCEN 06°07'50" EALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 100.00 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Tract 2
PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4,
T-3-N, R-10-W, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS , MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE N1 /2 OF THE NE 1/4, THENCE S 88°41'11" E, 46.60 FEET TO THE EAST
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U. S. HWY 67-167, THENCE CONTINUING S
88°41'12" E 437.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
CONTINUING S 88°41'12" E, 128.58 FEET; THENCE S 01 °34'16" W, 374.36 FEET;
THENCE N 88°22'34" W, 235.35 FEET; THENCE N 06°07'50" E 274.40 FEET;
THENCE S 88° 41' 12" E, 77.0 1 FEET; THENCE N 06°07'50" E, 100.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Tract 3
Lot 1, Marine Subdivision, Pulaski County, AR
Said real property is hereby rezoned from Zoning Classification C-3 to C-4.
SECTION TWO: The map referred in Ordinance No. 213 of the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, as amended by Ordinance No. 238 and designated as the official Zoning and
Land Use Map, should be and hereby is amended to the extent and in the respects necessary to effect
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and designate the changes provided for herein.
SECTION THREE: All Ordinances and Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION FOUR: To satisfy the operational schedule for the parties involved with
this property, it is necessary for the public welfare, health, and safety to declare an emergency.
Therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF_ __ __ _ , 2025.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
JEFF ELMORE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUSAN DAVITI, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY
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6350 T.P. White Drive- Area Map
Zoned C-3
Zoned C-1
Zoned C-1
Zoned C-4
Zoned M-1
Jacksonyille City Limits Line
Zoned C-3
Zoned C-3
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JACKSONVILLE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 734 Jacksonville, AR 72078
Office: (501} 982-2267 Fax: (501) 982-8597
January 23, 2025
Mayor Jeff Elmore
P.O. Box 126
Jacksonville, AR 72078
RE: Recommendation from Board of Commissioners/Re-appointment of Addie Gibson
Dear Mayor Elmore,
The Jacksonville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met December 9, 2024 in a
Regular Monthly Board meeting and reconunends to the City of Jacksonville to re-appoint
Commissioner Addie Gibson to another five-year term. Commissioner Gibson's current term
ended as of March 17, 2022. If the city confirms this appointment, the new five-year term will
end March 17,2027.
Please notify the Jacksonville Housing Authority if and when the City of Jacksonville confirms
this appointment.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Executive Director
Jacksonville Housing Authority
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JACKSONVILLE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 734 Jacksonville, AR 72078
Office: (501) 982-2267 Fax: (501) 982-8597
January 23, 2025
Mayor JeffElmore
P.O. Box 126
Jacksonville, AR 72078
RE: Recommendation from Board of Commissioners/Re-appointment of Jon Johnson
Dear Mayor Elmore,
The Jacksonville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met December 9, 2024 in a
Regular Monthly Board meeting and recommends to the City of Jacksonville to re-appoint
Commissioner Jon Johnson to another five-year term. Commissioner Johnson's current term
ended as of March 17, 2023 . If the city confirms this appointment, the new five-year term will
end March 17, 2028.
Please notify the Jacksonville Housing Authority if and when the City of Jacksonville confirms
this appointment.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
David Gates
Executive Director
Jacksonville Housing Authority
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JACKSONVILLE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 734 Jacksonville, AR 72078
Office: (501) 982-2267 Fax: (SOl) 982-8597
January 23, 2025
Mayor JeffElmore
P.O. Box 126
Jacksonville, AR 72078
RE: Recommendation from Board of Commissioners/Re-appointment of Logan Perry
Dear Mayor Elmore,
The Jacksonville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met December 9, 2024 in a
Regular Monthly Board meeting and recommends to the City of Jacksonville to re-appoint
Commissioner Logan Perry to another five-year term. Commissioner Perry's current tetm
expired as of March 17, 2024. If the city confinns this appointment, the new five-year term will
end March 17,2029.
Please notify the Jacksonville Housing Authority if and when the City of Jacksonville confirms
this appointment.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please fee l free to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Respectfully,
Executive Director
Jacksonville Housing Authority
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