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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on December 11, 2006.
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Public Services Committee Minutes
Monday, December 11, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Members present were: Judy Furr, Mitch Johnson, Tim McCall, Cecil Province and Ann Williams. Councilman Ashley was unable to attend. Also in attendance was Mr. Tony Thomas from the Mayor’s Office.
MINUTES
Councilman McCall motioned, seconded by Councilman Johnson, for the approval of the minutes for the special meeting on November 15, 2006, as written. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
PARKS
Mowing contract: Mr. Jason Wilkie discussed the bids they received for mowing services. He noted there were only three bidders, with Sartin Services being the only company who bid on the whole package. Councilwoman Furr questioned whether the City bids out the chemical services. Mr. Wilkie explained they do all the chemical work in-house. Discussion was held regarding the number of bidders. Councilman McCall questioned how they advertised the project. Mr. Brad Welbourne stated they advertised the bid in the newspaper, put it on the City’s website and sent packets to five or six contractors. Councilwoman Furr suggested splitting up the mowing so companies won’t bid on everything. Discussion was held concerning whether the mowing should be re-bid. Councilwoman Furr questioned why the Parks Department handles the mowing for the retention ponds, which should be Public Works. Mr. Wilkie explained Street Superintendent Teddy Hooton asked him if the Parks Department could help with the mowing and they agreed to help. Councilwoman Furr then questioned whether any restitution is made from other departments to the Parks Department for handling the mowing. Mr. Wilkie stated the other departments do not pay them to mow; the money is taken out of the Parks Department budget. Mr. Tony Thomas stated they have talked about the mowing, but it will take time to restructure some things and correct them. He add...
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