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Minutes for the special called Public Safety Committee meeting on November 15, 2006.
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Public Safety Committee Minutes
Special called meeting
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
9:00 a.m.
Members present were: Judy Furr, Jim Hargis, Mitch Johnson and Harold Perrin. Councilman Moore and Councilman McCall were unable to attend.
MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Advanced Mosquito Control, Mr. Bern Prewitt: Mr. Prewitt discussed his proposal for mosquito control for the City. Councilman Hargis noted the price of the bid decreased from the original bid. Mr. Prewitt explained his proposal was for full-service, including airplanes and trucks. Councilman Perrin questioned whether Mr. Prewitt was comfortable with the RFP when he was making his bid. Mr. Prewitt stated he was comfortable with it and also took into consideration the golf courses and other areas in Jonesboro when he made his proposal. He also stated he would hire a local entomologist to help determine what work needs to be done. He added all the people that do the work for the City of Jonesboro would come from Jonesboro, with the exception of the airplane pilots. Mr. Prewitt explained the day after work is done they would provide the City with reports to show what work they performed. Discussion was held regarding aerial spraying. Mr. Prewitt explained they worked into their price spraying Jonesboro by air at least 3 times a month. He further explained spraying by air will allow them to reach areas that nothing else would allow them to get to. Councilwoman Furr questioned whether Mr. Prewitt had worked in an area similar to Jonesboro where there were rice fields surrounding the town. Mr. Prewitt stated in their area they have a lot of rice fields. He added they a pretty good job of controlling the mosquitoes in that area. Councilman Hargis questioned what hours the equipment would be running. Mr. Prewitt explained their trucks would work from just after dusk until 9:30 or 10 p.m. in the residen...
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