Jacksonville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on December 21, 2023, to consider several financial items, including a proposed water rate increase, a sanitation fee increase, and the 2024 fiscal budget. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and commissions. The meeting follows a prior session where the council approved water and sanitation rate increases and a tax lien ordinance.

• Approval of 2nd CARES Act Substantial Amendment to CDBG 2020 Annual Action Plan
• Reappointment of Jennifer Jamison to CALS Board (term to 12/31/2026)
• Reappointments of Ava Coleman and Tony Gordon to Parks & Recreation Commission
• Appointment of Kayla Hawkins to A & P Commission (term to 03/31/2027)
• Consideration of 2024 fiscal budget (Ordinance 1746)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider a $951.69 funding request from the Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Shop Small Saturday/Christmas Crawl event, covering printing and advertising costs. The meeting also includes approval of November minutes, a financial report, and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Funding request: $951.69 for Shop Small event (Chamber of Commerce)
• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report for period ending October 31, 2023
• Announcement: Plant Swap on January 6 at Community Center
• Announcement: Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet on January 11

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission is meeting to consider a final plat and site plan for MLD Subdivision Lot 1 at 7210 T.P. White Drive, submitted by Blue Water Investments LLC, and a site plan for a Freight Farm Lab Initiative at 251 North First Street by Lighthouse Charter School. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and announcements.

• Final plat for MLD Subdivision Lot 1, 7210 T.P. White Drive, petitioner Blue Water Investments LLC
• Site plan for MLD Subdivision Lot 1, 7210 T.P. White Drive
• Site plan for 251 North First Street, Freight Farm Lab Initiative, petitioner Lighthouse Charter School

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider several ordinances, including increasing water usage rates through 2028, amending sanitation fees and rules, creating tax liens for unpaid service balances, and adopting the 2024 fiscal budget. A resolution endorsing Sig Sauer for the tax back program is also on the agenda. The meeting includes a public hearing on the tax lien ordinance.

• Ordinance 1744: Water rate increases 2024-2028, including new CAW pass-through charges
• Ordinance 1747: Sanitation code amendments, new monthly rates and container fees
• Ordinance 1745: Public hearing to create and certify tax liens for unpaid service balances
• Ordinance 1746: Adopting the 2024 fiscal budget
• Resolution 842: Endorsing Sig Sauer for the tax back program

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission will meet to consider a $7,500 funding request from Mayor Jeff Elmore for a feasibility study, and to review the October 16, 2023 meeting minutes and the financial report. The agenda includes no other new business items.

• Funding request: $7,500 for feasibility study by Mayor Jeff Elmore
• Approval of October 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report from Finance Director Cheryl Erkel
• Announcements: Dec 2 Letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa, & Crafts; 66th Annual Christmas Parade; Christmas Tree Lighting

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider Resolution 841 to authorize the sale of city-owned property at 312 South Oak Street to Quentin Heard for $750. The council will also receive monthly reports from the police, fire, engineering, code enforcement, and animal services departments, including a camera system demonstration by Police Chief Hibbs.

• Resolution 841: sale of 312 South Oak Street to Quentin Heard for $750
• Camera system demonstration by Police Chief Hibbs
• Monthly reports: police, fire, engineering, code enforcement, animal services
• October 2023: 20 buildings condemned, 1 search warrant, 12 vehicles towed
• Animal services: 53 adoptions, $12,172.63 total revenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment met to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review variance requests. The agenda included a request for the temporary placement of two RVs at 220 S. 1st Street/110 Division Street and a completed decision regarding an accessory building at 101 Fawnwood Drive.

• Variance request for temporary placement of 2 RVs in R-7 zone at 220 S. 1st Street/110 Division Street
• Approval of a 1,986 square foot accessory building at 100 Fawnwood Drive

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider two main items: renewing a contract with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality for the solid waste facility, and amending the 2023 budget across multiple funds. The meeting also includes routine approvals and reports from city departments.

• Resolution 840: Authorizes renewal of ADEQ contract up to $25,595 for yard waste compost area enclosure
• Ordinance 1743: Amends 2023 budget, with General Fund at $26,505,100 and Street Fund at $8,674,907
• Consent agenda includes monthly reports from Engineering, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, and Animal Control
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 and September 21, 2023

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1740 to condemn structures, consider Ordinance 1741 setting 2024 millage tax rates, and hear a presentation of the 2022 audit by Forvis. The agenda also includes final plat approvals for Pleasant Oaks and Northlake subdivisions, plus routine monthly reports from city departments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1740 condemning structures
• Ordinance 1741 setting 2024 millage tax rates
• Presentation of 2022 audit by Forvis
• Final plat approval for Pleasant Oaks Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Northlake Subdivision PH XIIB

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the September minutes, a financial report, and a quarterly report from the Chamber of Commerce. No major new business items are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of September 18, 2023 minutes
• Financial report from Finance Director Cheryl Erkel
• Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Reports
• Announcements: Popsicles in the Park, Thunder Over the Rock Air Show, The Great Pumpkin Plunge, Barktoberfest, Trunk of Treat

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for car sales at 1011 S. Redmond Rd. in a C-4 zone. The commission will also consider approval of three final plats and two site plans, including for a new church and a commercial lot.

• Conditional use: car sales at 1011 S. Redmond Rd. (petitioner Blayne Pugh)
• Final plat: Pleasant Oaks Subdivision (petitioner Shania Berger, rep. Holloway Engineering)
• Final plat: PH XIIB, Northlake Sub. (petitioner Medlock Management Co., LLC, rep. Bond Engineering)
• Final plat and site plan: New Commandment Church (petitioner Eddie Miller, rep. Bond Engineering)
• Site plan: VJA Commercial, Lot 1 (petitioner Von Jacobs & Associates, rep. Bond Engineering)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider Ordinance 1740, which updates grass and weed height rules, and Resolution 837, which creates an At Risk and Displaced Community Outreach Committee. Both items were previously returned from the August 17 meeting. The council will also discuss ARPA fund expenditures for the Chamber Fountain and Animal Shelter improvements, and review the annual budget.

• Ordinance 1740: Amends JMC § 8.01.078 to set grass/weed height limits (8 inches residential, 18 inches on vacant commercial/industrial lots) and defines gardens/flowerbeds
• Resolution 837: Establishes At Risk and Displaced Community Outreach Committee to create a Community Asset Map
• Request to approve ARPA fund expenditure for Chamber Fountain (Council Member Twitty)
• Request to approve ARPA fund expenditure for Animal Shelter improvements (Mayor Elmore)
• Understanding the Annual Budget (Mayor Elmore)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, with the 2024 budget as the sole new business item. The agenda includes standard items like approval of the August minutes, a financial report, and announcements, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• 2024 Budget review
• Approval of August 21, 2023 minutes
• Financial report from Finance Director Cheryl Erkel

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional-use requests for car sales businesses, approve final plats for two subdivisions, and review a site plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 10, 2023 regular meeting.

• Conditional use: used car lot/detail shop at 417 West Main Street (C-2 zone), petitioner Cosme Rios/Stan Phillips
• Conditional use: auto sales at 200 North First Street (C-4 zone), petitioner Diversified Acquisitions, Inc.
• Final plat: Pleasant Oaks Subdivision, petitioner Shania Berger, representative Holloway Engineering
• Final plat: New Commandment Church, petitioner Eddie Miller, representative Bond Engineering
• Site plan: New Commandment Church, petitioner Eddie Miller, representative Bond Engineering

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 Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission will meet to consider a $5,200 funding request from Parks & Recreation for the Trunk or Treat event at Dupree Park, review quotes for LED message board signage, and discuss filling an open commissioner position. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a financial report.

• Funding request: $5,200 for Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Trunk or Treat event at Dupree Park on October 31
• Quotes for LED message board signage from ACE Signs of Arkansas, ranging from $26,941.20 to $64,769.25
• New Commissioner sourcing to fill an open position
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 meeting
• Financial report from Finance Director Cheryl Erkel

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)

City Council

The City Council approved updates to municipal codes regarding grass and weed maintenance and established new regulations for vacant buildings. The council also reviewed monthly reports from the engineering and animal control departments.

• Ordinance 1737: Amended municipal codes regarding grass or weeds
• Ordinance 1738: Established regulations requiring registration and maintenance for vacant buildings
• Animal Control May 2023 report: Totaled $4,278.00 in fees, fines, and contributions
• Engineering Department June 2023 report: Issued 16 building permits and 58 electrical licenses
• Reclassification of Crestview Park parcel from C-3 to R-3 (Ordinance 1739)

The City Council approved the reclassification of property at Crestview Park and adopted the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan and 2022 CAPER. The council also approved several monthly departmental reports and the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 1739 to reclassify property at Crestview Park
• Approved CDBG 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP)
• Approved CDBG 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved May and June 2023 Fire Department monthly reports
• Approved June 2023 Police Department monthly report
• Approved June 2023 Code Enforcement monthly report
• Approved June 2023 Animal Control monthly report

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several development requests, including a rezoning, final plats, and site plans. The most significant item is a request to rezone Crestview Park Subdivision from C-3 to R-3, which would change the permitted land use. The commission will also review final plats for two subdivisions and site plans for a commercial property and a physical therapy clinic.

• Rezone Crestview Park Subdivision from C-3 to R-3 (petitioner: 63 Doors Jacksonville LLC)
• Final plat for Lot 1, Crestview Park (petitioner: 63 Doors Jacksonville LLC)
• Final plat for Lots 1 & 2, Araujo Addition (petitioner: Sergio Araujo)
• Site plan for Lot 1, Crestview Park (petitioner: 63 Doors Jacksonville LLC)
• Site plan for Jacksonville Physical Therapy, 519 Marshall Road (petitioner: Bo Renshaw)

The Commission approved the rezoning of Crestview Park Subdivision from C-3 to R-3 to allow for a 16-unit apartment building. Additionally, the board approved two final plats and two site plans for residential and commercial developments.

• Approved rezoning of Crestview Park Subdivision from C-3 to R-3
• Approved final plat for Lot 1 Crestview Park
• Approved final plat for Lot 1 & 2 Araujo Addition with 55-foot lot and 15-foot setback variances
• Approved site plan for Lot 1 Crestview Park (16-unit apartment building)
• Approved site plan for Jacksonville Physical Therapy at 519 Marshall Road
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved eight ordinances waiving competitive bidding for various repairs to Dupree Park following a tornado on March 31, 2023. These repairs include work on fencing, scoreboards, backstops, bleachers, lighting, and pavilions. The Parks and Recreation Director noted that insurance is expected to cover $205,000 for playground equipment replacement.

• Approval of Ordinances 1729 through 1736 for Dupree Park repairs
• Waiving of competitive bidding for fence repairs, scoreboard, and lighting
• Insurance payout of $205,000.00 for playground equipment replacement
• City responsibility for $25,000.00 of the insurance deductible
• Public hearing regarding Ordinance 1737 (Grass or Weeds) and Ordinance 1738 (Vacant Buildings)

The City Council approved two new ordinances regarding property maintenance and vacant building registration. Council also approved the May 18 meeting minutes and monthly reports for the Engineering and Animal Control departments.

• Approved Ordinance 1737 amending codes for grass and weeds (7-3)
• Approved Ordinance 1738 establishing regulations for vacant buildings (10-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved June 2023 Engineering Department monthly report
• Approved May 2023 Animal Control monthly report

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment met to review and vote on property variance requests. The board approved a rear yard setback variance for 1114 Grazing Lane and a side yard setback variance for 304 Forest Oak Drive.

• Approved 12-foot rear yard setback variance for 1114 Grazing Lane
• Approved 2-foot side yard setback variance for 304 Forest Oak Drive
• Variance request for accessory building square footage at 101 Fawnwood Drive

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 1728 to exercise eminent domain for acquiring public easements and rights-of-way. This action is intended to facilitate the construction of improved public wastewater lines. The council also reviewed monthly department reports and discussed CDBG funding updates.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1728 regarding eminent domain for wastewater line construction
• Approval of Resolution 835 for property sale at 129 Jaxon Circle
• Approval of Resolution 836 for property sale at 183 and 185 Pike Ave.
• Approval of Resolution 834 for property sale in Sunnyside Subdivision
• Appointment of five members to the Criminal Nuisance Abatement Board

The City Council approved eight ordinances to waive competitive bidding for various repairs at Dupree Park following a March 31, 2023 tornado. The total cost for these repairs is just under $3.5 million, with funding coming from insurance and FEMA.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved May 2023 monthly reports for Engineering, Police, and Code Enforcement
• Approved Ordinance 1729: Waived bidding for Dupree Park fence repairs
• Approved Ordinance 1730: Waived bidding for Dupree Park scoreboard repairs
• Approved Ordinance 1731: Waived bidding for Dupree Park backstop materials
• Approved Ordinance 1732: Waived bidding for Dupree Park bleacher repairs
• Approved Ordinance 1733 & 1734: Waived bidding for Dupree Park electric services and lighting
• Approved Ordinance 1735 & 1736: Waived bidding for pavilions, bathrooms, and park amenities

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding the sale of city-owned properties and an ordinance for wastewater infrastructure. The meeting also includes updates on community development funds and departmental monthly reports.

• Ordinance 1725: Declaring eminent domain for public easements and rights of way for Jacksonville Wastewater
• Resolution 834: Authorizing the sale of seven Sunnyside lots to Centra! Arkansas Home Builders, LLC
• Resolution 835: Authorizing the sale of 129 Jaxon Circle
• Resolution 836: Authorizing the sale of 183 & 185 Pike Avenue
• Appointment of Logan Perry to the Water Commission

The City Council adopted Ordinance 1728 to exercise eminent domain for public wastewater line easements. The council also approved several real property sale resolutions and appointed members to the Criminal Nuisance Abatement Board.

• Approved Ordinance 1728 to exercise eminent domain for wastewater line easements
• Adopted Resolution 835 for sale of property at 129 Jaxon Circle
• Adopted Resolution 836 for sale of property at 183 and 185 Pike Ave.
• Adopted Resolution 834 for sale of lots in Sunnyside Subdivision (8-1)
• Appointed Craig Friedman, S. Renee Parker, Kelly Scarborough, Geraldine Broadway, and Bill Howard to Criminal Nuisance Abatement Board
• Approved April 2023 monthly reports for Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, and Animal Control departments
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several requests for property variances. These include requests to adjust yard setbacks for residential additions, outdoor kitchens, and new home construction.

• Rear yard setback variance for 1114 Grazing Lane (Ted Grove)
• Side yard setback variance for 304 Forest Oak Drive (John & Kelly Scarborough)
• Approval of 1500 square foot accessory building at 12 Red Fox Lane
• Approval of front and rear yard setbacks for 108 Cross Street

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing and a request to approve a site plan for C & D Steel, presented by Christopher Carney with Bond Engineering. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, plats, building permits, and announcements.

• Site plan review for C & D Steel (petitioner Christopher Carney, representative Bond Engineering)
• Public hearing(s) scheduled
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2023 regular meeting
• Request to approve plat(s)
• Building permit(s) review

The commission approved a site plan for C & D Steel at 7708 T.P. White Drive for a 500-600 square foot office with a security fence, driveway, sidewalk, and two parking spaces. The motion carried without a recorded vote tally. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for C & D Steel at 7708 T.P. White Drive (motion carried, no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council discussed updates regarding storm damage from the March 31 tornado and voted to establish a local disaster response organization. The council also passed an ordinance to reclassify 8.19 acres for industrial use.

• Ordinance 1724: Reclassifying 8.19 acres at 7708 T P White Drive for heavy steel manufacturing
• Establishment of a Jacksonville Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD)
• March Fire Department report noting a fire loss of $41,000.00
• March Animal Control report showing $3,165.00 in total revenue
• Mayor's update on tornado damage affecting approximately 217 houses

The council approved a replat of Lots 1 and 2 of Garry Estates to bring the property into compliance with city codes. Mayor Elmore discussed his veto of Resolution 832, explaining that adjacent residents were given first opportunity to purchase city-owned lots, and that five lots must be returned to the Commissioner of State Lands due to deed restrictions. A CDBG update was postponed to the next meeting. Logan Perry was appointed to the Water Commission.

• Approved replat of Lots 1 and 2 of Garry Estates (unanimous)
• Appointed Logan Perry to Water Commission for unexpired term ending 04/20/2026 (unanimous)
• Postponed CDBG community update to May 18 meeting
• Suspended rules to add appointment to agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on April 20, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a rezoning request for T.P. White Drive, the sale of city-owned lots, and a request to waive competitive bidding for debris removal.

• Ordinance 1724: Rezoning 7708 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4
• Resolution 832: Authorizing the sale of certain City-owned Sunnyside lots to Central Arkansas Home Builders, LLC
• Resolution 833: Expressing willingness to use Federal-aid Transportation Alternative Program Funds for Military Road Sidewalk Phase Three
• Ordinance 1725: Creating The Little Rock Air Force Base Regional Planning Committee
• Ordinance 1726: Waiving competitive bidding for debris removal and disposal

The City Council approved the reclassification of 8.19 acres at 7708 T P White Drive for heavy steel manufacturing. The council also established support for a new disaster coordination organization and approved several monthly departmental reports.

• Approved Ordinance 1724 to reclassify 8.19 acres at 7708 T P White Drive for C & D Steel Extractors (7-0)
• Approved creation of a Jacksonville Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD)
• Approved March 2023 monthly reports for Engineering, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, and Animal Control (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several land-use requests, including a conditional use for a new elementary school and three rezoning applications. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting and other routine items.

• Conditional use for new Murrell Taylor Elementary school in R-1 zone (petitioner: JNPSD, representative: Bond Engineering)
• Rezoning 7708 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4 (petitioner: C & D Steel Erectors, Inc.)
• Rezoning parcel at Hwy. 161 S. & Carver Lane from R-0 to C-3 (petitioner: Shore Point Associates, LLC)
• Rezoning 2000 Highway 161 S. from R-0 to R-8 (petitioner: Glenwood Outdoor Development Group, LLC)

The Commission approved a conditional use for a new elementary school and a rezoning for a steel erector company. Two other rezoning requests, one for a car sales lot and one for an RV park, were denied.

• Approved conditional use for New Murrell Taylor Elementary school in R-1 zone
• Approved rezoning of 7708 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4
• Denied rezoning of parcel at Highway 161 South & Carver Lane from R-0 to C-3 (4-2)
• Denied rezoning of 2000 Highway 161 South from R-0 to R-8
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved ordinances regarding water line construction easements and a competitive bid waiver for rebuilding a sanitation vehicle. Additionally, the council tabled a bid for the Tom Cory Memorial Fountain renovation pending further information.

• Ordinance 1723: Approved eminent domain for public water line construction near North First Street
• Ordinance 1719: Approved waiving competitive bidding to rebuild a sanitation truck via Terrific Trucks and Equipment Sales
• Tom Cory Memorial Fountain: Tabled a $132,573.00 renovation bid from Clarity Pools
• Ordinance 1720: Approved first and second readings for updates to accessory building sizes and plat submission times

The City Council appointed Dr. Richard Moss to fill the Ward 4 Position 1 vacancy and appointed Jay Whisker to the Sewer Commission. The council also approved several monthly departmental reports for February 2023.

• Appointed Dr. Richard Moss to City Council seat of Ward 4 Position 1
• Appointed Jay Whisker to the Sewer Commission (6-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved February 2023 monthly reports for Engineering, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, and Animal Control
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission is meeting to consider several development requests. The agenda includes preliminary and final plat approvals, a replat, and a site plan for a new elementary school. All items are up for discussion and potential action at this regular meeting.

• Preliminary plat for H&S Estates, petitioner H&S Investments
• Final plat for MW Commercial Subdivision, petitioner Marshall-Womble
• Replat of Lots 1 & 2, Henry Estates, petitioner Henry & Lois Garry
• Site plan for new Murrell Taylor Elementary School, petitioner Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

The Planning Commission approved the site plan for a new Murrell Taylor Elementary School and three separate plat requests. The school project includes a dedicated bus and car lane to improve traffic flow. Other approvals included a residential subdivision and two commercial/lot replats.

• Approved site plan for new Murrell Taylor Elementary School with stormwater, water, and Fire Marshall contingencies
• Approved preliminary plat for H&S Estates with contingencies including Water, Sewer, and Fire Marshall approvals
• Approved final plat for WM Commercial Subdivision with contingencies regarding street improvements and waterline easement
• Approved replat of Lot 1 & 2, Garry Estates (part of Lots 55 & 56 Henry Estates)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including declaring eminent domain to acquire easements from McDonald's Corporation for Jacksonville Water Works water line construction. Other items include waiving competitive bidding to rebuild a Public Works vehicle and accepting a bid for the Tom Cory Memorial Fountain renovation. The council will also discuss selling city-owned lots in Sunnyside.

• Ordinance 1723: Declaring eminent domain on McDonald's property for water line easements
• Ordinance 1719: Waiving competitive bidding to rebuild a Public Works vehicle
• Parks & Recreation: Request to accept bid for Tom Cory Memorial Fountain Renovation
• Discussion on sale of city-owned Sunnyside lots
• Ordinances 1720-1722: Amending zoning, building, and commercial design standards

The City Council adopted three ordinances updating municipal codes for accessory buildings, zoning, and commercial design standards. The council also approved the use of eminent domain for water line construction and waived competitive bidding to rebuild a sanitation vehicle. A bid for the Tom Cory Memorial Fountain renovation was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 1723 for eminent domain to acquire easements for public water lines (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1719 to waive competitive bidding for rebuilding a sanitation truck (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1720 updating accessory building sizes and plat submission times (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1721 regarding zoning and building provisions (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1722 establishing commercial design standards for new construction (8-0)
• Tabled $132,573.00 bid from Clarity Pools for Tom Cory Memorial Fountain renovation
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council approved several January 2023 monthly reports and the minutes from January 19, 2023. Council Member Kinman was appointed to the A & P Commission. The council also discussed sanitation delays caused by vehicle losses and maintenance issues.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved January 2023 Engineering Department monthly report
• Approved January 2023 Fire Department monthly report
• Approved January 2023 Police Department monthly report
• Approved January 2023 Code Enforcement monthly report
• Approved January 2023 Animal Control monthly report
• Appointed Council Member Kinman to the A & P Commission

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests at its February 13, 2023 meeting. The first is for front and rear yard setback variances at 108 Cross Street. The second is for an accessory building maximum square footage variance at 12 Red Fox Lane.

• Front and rear yard setback variances for 108 Cross Street (Midark Houses LLC/AR Homes & Rentals)
• Accessory building maximum square footage variance for 12 Red Fox Lane (Lencoler Smith III)

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will consider two site plan requests: one for Lot 6 in West Industrial Subdivision and one for Unit 2 in Rebsamen Medical Subdivision #2. They will also discuss proposed code updates from the Engineering Department. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Site plan for Lot 6, West Industrial Subdivision (petitioner Scott Keith, representative Bond Engineering)
• Site plan for Unit 2, Rebsamen Medical Subdivision #2 (petitioner Harris & Renshaw Physical Therapy, representative Thomas Engineering)
• Discussion of Engineering Dept. proposed code updates

The Commission approved a site plan for a physical therapy clinic with specific drainage and sidewalk contingencies. It also recommended several code updates regarding accessory buildings, plat review timelines, and commercial design standards for City Council adoption.

• Approved site plan for Harris & Renshaw Physical Therapy Clinic at Unit 2 Rebsamen Medical Subdivision (Motion Carried)
• Recommended for City Council adoption: updated accessory building square footage and usage rules (Motion Carried)
• Recommended for City Council adoption: extending plat submission review window from 10 to 28 days (Motion Carried)
• Recommended for City Council adoption: new Chapter 16.22 Commercial Design Standards for facades (Motion Carried)
• Deferred site plan for Lot 6 West Industrial Subdivision to March meeting
• Approved minutes of January 9, 2023 (Motion Carried)

City Council

The council will consider Ordinance 1718 to waive competitive bidding for Jacksonville Police Department vehicles and upfitting. It will also accept a bid for a shot curtain superstructure and hear a Child Protective Services Jacksonville Steering Committee update. Several appointments to the Jacksonville Historical District and Planning Commission are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 1718 (#2-23) waiving competitive bidding for Jacksonville Police Department vehicles and upfitting
• Request to accept bid for shot curtain superstructure
• Presentation: Child Protective Services Jacksonville Steering Committee update
• Appointment of Robin Wakefield to Jacksonville Historical District (term to 12/31/2023)
• Reappointments of Greg Bollen, William Montgomery, and Jim Moore to Planning Commission (terms to 01/01/2026)

The City Council approved an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for police vehicles and their upfitting. A $318,000 bid for a shooting range shot curtain superstructure was accepted. The council also filled several board appointments and processed the resignation of Council Member Traylor.

• Approved Ordinance 1718 to waive competitive bidding for police vehicles and upfitting
• Accepted $318,000 low bid from Cliff Childress Construction for shooting range shot curtain superstructure
• Approved appointments to Jacksonville Historical District: Robin Wakefield, Addie Gibson, Jason Sanders, Jane Tallent, and Ollie Mashburn
• Approved reappointments to Planning Commission: Greg Bollen, William Montgomery, and Jim Moore
• Approved reappointment of Clarence Walters to Civil Service Commission
• Approved motion to allow City Council to appoint a replacement for Council Member Traylor's Ward 4 seat
• Approved minutes from January 5, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance waiving competitive bidding to purchase license plate readers for the police department using ARPA funds. The council also accepted a bid for repairs at Dupree Park. Discussions were held about selling city-owned lots in Sunnyside and forming a committee for Animal Control building improvements.

• Approved Ordinance 1717 waiving competitive bidding for police license plate readers and subscription services, using 2022 ARPA funds.
• Accepted a low bid of $164,564.95 from Environmental Protection Association for Dupree Park repairs using ARPA funds.
• Discussed selling 19 city-owned lots in Sunnyside for $750 to $1,000 per lot, preferably to bordering property owners.
• Discussed forming a committee for Animal Control building improvements, with a private donor contributing $60,000 to $70,000.
• Discussed potential rezoning or an Affordable Housing Overlay District for Sunnyside to allow different types of homes.

The City Council voted to terminate the lease agreement with the Pulaski County Special School District for the building at 108 South Oak Street. The decision follows discussions regarding the building's deterioration, asbestos presence, and security issues. The council also approved several monthly departmental reports.

• Terminated lease agreement with Pulaski County Special School District for 108 South Oak Street (10-0)
• Approved December 2022 Jacksonville Fire Department monthly report (10-0)
• Approved December 2022 Police Department monthly report (10-0)
• Approved December 2022 Code Enforcement monthly report (10-0)
• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission is meeting to review two items: a conditional use request for a used car lot at 207 Dupree Drive in a C-2 zone, and a site plan for the Eagle Suits Addition (Keathley Commercial Addition). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.

• Conditional use request for used car lot at 207 Dupree Drive in C-2 zone
• Site plan for Eagle Suits Addition (Keathley Commercial Addition)
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting

The Commission approved a site plan for 32 additional units at Eagle Suits Addition, contingent on water and wastewater approvals. A request for a conditional use permit for a used car lot was held in abeyance pending further plans.

• Approved site plan for Eagle Suits Addition (Keathley Commercial Addition) contingent on drainage, wastewater, and water works approval
• Held conditional use request for used car lot at 207 Dupree Drive in abeyance pending submission of plans to Engineering Department
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment reviewed several variance requests regarding building sizes, setbacks, and heights. The Board approved a 65-foot billboard height at 401 Municipal Drive but denied an accessory building size variance at 1304 Madden Road pending further plan review.

• Denied accessory building maximum square footage variance for 1304 Madden Road
• Approved 65-foot billboard height variance for 401 Municipal Drive
• Variance request for accessory building at 214 Southeastern Avenue
• Variance request for side yard setback at Lots 3, 8, & 9 Keathley Commercial Add.
• Proposed breezeway construction and garage variances at 209 Foxwood Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinance 1717 to waive competitive bidding for police license plate readers and subscription services. Other items include accepting a bid for Dupree Park repairs, discussing animal control building improvements, and approving the sale of lots in Sunnyside.

• Ordinance 1717 waiving competitive bidding for JPD license plate readers & subscription services
• Request to accept bid for Dupree Park Repairs
• Animal Control building improvements discussion
• Approval to sell lots in Sunnyside

The City Council adopted an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for police license plate readers and approved a contract for repairs at Dupree Park. The council also appointed a new Vice Mayor and formed committees to address animal shelter improvements and Sunnyside lot revitalization.

• Approved Ordinance 1717 to waive competitive bidding for police license plate readers and subscription services
• Approved $164,564.95 low bid from Environmental Protection Association for Dupree Park repairs
• Approved minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting
• Approved December 2022 monthly reports for Engineering and Animal Control
• Appointed Council Member Twitty as Vice Mayor
• Formed committee for Animal Shelter building improvements (Twitty, Kinman, Rains, McCleary)
• Formed committee for Sunnyside lot revitalization (Dietz, Sansing, Mashburn, McCleary)