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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on October 10, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
October 10, 2005
4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Jimmy Ashley, Judy Furr, Cecil Province and Mitch Johnson. Tim McCall arrived at 4:54 p.m.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
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Councilman Ashley moved, seconded by Councilman Province for the approval of the regular meeting on September 12, 2005 and the special meeting on September 27, 2005. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
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Forestry Ordinance: Mr. Jason Wilkie provided the committee with an ordinance creating the Jonesboro Urban Forestry Council. Mr. Wilkie added that Mr. Teddy Hooton suggested some changes to be made to the ordinance. Mr. Wilkie also added that City Attorney Phillip Crego had not had the chance to read over the ordinance yet, but would soon. Mr. Wilkie stated the ordinance would allow Jonesboro to apply for Tree City USA status in December. The committee said they already had approved the ordinance and recommended it to full council, so no action was needed.
Dog jumping dock contract: Mr. Wilkie presented a resolution to contract with Earl FM and the Canine Sports League for the construction of a dog jumping dock at Craighead Forest Park. He explained that he had run the resolution by Mayor Formon and Mr. Brian Wadley and they had some suggestions for changes, including allowing the City to review the blueprint drawing of the dock, specifying that Earl FM and the Canine Sports League will provide the blueprint, and noting that after 5 years if the dock is worn down the City has the option to tear it down. It was explained the dock would not interrupt the current construction going on at Craighead Forest Park Lake. It was asked if Earl FM and the Canine Sports League will be responsible for making sure inspections are made. Mr. Wilkie indicated Earl FM and the Canine Sports League will take care of those matters. Councilw...
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