Jacksonville public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits for used car lots, both contingent upon Engineering Department review of site or operational plans. Two final plat requests were tabled because no representatives were present.
- Approved conditional use for used car lot/detail shop at 417 West Main Street contingent on Engineering Department site plan review
- Approved conditional use for auto sales at 200 North First Street contingent on Engineering Department operational site plan review
- Tabled final plat for Pleasant Oaks Subdivision
- Tabled final plat and site plan for New Commandment Church
- Approved minutes of July 10, 2023
City Council
The City Council approved the July and August 2023 monthly reports for the Engineering, Police, and Code Enforcement departments. Mayor Elmore read a formal statement regarding the Jacksonville Animal Shelter's operations and potential renovation funding. A planned camera system demonstration was postponed.
- Approved minutes of the July 20, 2023 meeting
- Approved August 2023 Engineering Department monthly report
- Approved July 2023 Police Department monthly report
- Approved July 2023 Code Enforcement monthly report
- Postponed Police Department camera system demonstration
- Entered and exited executive session regarding a personnel matter
Advertising & Promotion Commission
The Commission approved the purchase of four LED message boards from ACE Signs of Arkansas LLC. It also authorized additional funding for the 2023 Trunk or Treat event and approved the July financial report.
- Approved $146,225.64 for four LED message board displays from ACE Signs of Arkansas LLC
- Approved additional $5,200.00 for Jacksonville Parks and Recreation 2023 Trunk or Treat event
- Approved financial report for the period ending July 31, 2023
- Approved minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting
City Council
The City Council approved monthly reports for the engineering, fire, and animal control departments. A proposed ordinance to update municipal codes regarding grass and weeds was placed on first reading but failed to move to second reading. A resolution to establish a community outreach committee was also defeated.
- Approved July 2023 engineering department monthly report
- Approved July 2023 fire department monthly report (fire loss of $41,000.00)
- Approved July 2023 animal control monthly report
- Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Placed Ordinance 1740 (grass or weeds) on first reading (9-1)
- Denied motion to suspend rules and place Ordinance 1740 on second reading (4-6)
- Denied Resolution 837 to establish At Risk and Displaced Community Outreach Committee (4-6)