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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on January 20, 2004.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 20, 2004
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met January 20, 2004 at 5:15 p.m. at 900 West Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Tim McCall, Chris Moore, Judy Furr, Harold Perrin, and John Street. Councilman Hargis was unable to attend. Others in attendance: City Clerk Donna Jackson, and Keith Inman Jonesboro Sun. Chairman Moore called the meeting to order.
MINUTES - December 15, 2003
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street to approve the minutes from December 15, 2003 committee meeting. All voted aye.
TRAFFIC RESOLUTION -
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to recommend to the full council a resolution for the following traffic signs:
All voted aye.
CHANGE FROM TWO-WAY STOP SIGNS TO FOUR-WAY:
• Aggie and Airport Rd.: Add two stop signs at the intersection for northbound and southbound traffic on Airport road.
Councilman McCall explained he was not opposed to making this intersection safer, but felt it would create a problem with traffic jams and delays. He requested a police officer monitor the intersection during the morning and afternoon hours for a few days.
• Forest Home Rd. and Stone St.: Add two stop signs at the intersection for eastbound and southbound traffic on Forest Home Rd.
• Bernard St. and Grant Ave.: Add two stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic on Grant Ave.
STOP SIGNS:
• At the northwest corner of Enterprise Cove at Enterprise Drive. Sign should stop southbound traffic on Enterprise Cove.
• At the northeast corner of Windover Plaza Circle at Browns Lane Access. Sign should stop westbound traffic on Windover Plaza Circle.
• At the southeast corner of Windover Plaza Circle at Windover Rd.
• On Riviera Dr. at Ridgepoint Dr. Signs should stop northbound and south bound traffic on Riviera Dr.
• At the Southeast corner of Masters Dr. at Riviera Dr. Sign should stop westbound traffic on Masters Dr.
25 MPH SPEED LIMIT:
• On Bernard St between Franklin St. and Highland Dr.
• On Bernard St between Highland Dr. and Race St.
INFO SYSTEMS
Alan Young provided a report containing information on what has been done in 2003 and the goals in 2004. He announced proposals were in on the cad system, and discussion was held regarding revamping the ambulance ordinance some time in February.
EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis to grant a thirty day extended medical leave to Mr. Bob Andrews who had undergone back surgery. All voted aye.
HUMANE SOCIETY
Dr. Wang of the NEA Humane Society addressed committee members about assistance in obtaining a right of way for a sewer easement. He explained the sewer was less than satisfactory at the animal shelter located east of Commerce Drive on Highland Drive, and negotiations to obtain right of way had failed. Mr. Glenn Batten and Mr. Claude Martin were asked to make a determination on the footage for the right of way making sure no one had built into a dedicated easement. Chairman Moore offered to meet with representatives of City Water and Light regarding this matter. A proposal was suggested that since the city is contemplating building a new animal shelter, they purchase land from the Humane Society. Ms. Wannda Turner, Executive Director for a second group called Northeast Arkansans for Animals provided a second proposal suggesting a combined animal facility. When asked why Northeast Arkansas for Animals does not purchase land from the NEA Humane Society, it was explained there were too many fundamental differences. Mr. Jim Bowman , Director of Animal Control favored the proposal by Ms. Turner over that of the NEA Humane Society saying he did not want the animal shelter to be located in the industrial park because they would have the same problems they have now.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for adjournment. All voted aye.