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Minutes from the Public Works Committee meeting May 2, 2006.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Members present: Jimmy Ashley, Darrel Dover, Alec Farmer, Chris Moore, Cecil Province and John Street.
MINUTES
Discussion was held regarding the motion in the minutes for the last meeting relating to the Valley Drive properties. Councilman Moore stated his motion was intended to make a policy for future use, not just for the Valley Drive properties. Councilman Farmer motioned, seconded by Councilman Moore to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2006, regular meeting as written. All voted aye. Minutes were made to those in attendance.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance to waive formal bidding and authorize the purchase of fuel for the Public Works department: Chairman Street stated the ordinance has already been approved by the Finance committee. It was questioned why the ordinance is just for Public Works department. Mr. Hooton stated their department is the one who actually purchases the fuel.
Ordinance to contract with Van Horn Associates for the downtown sidewalk improvements, Phase II project, and to appropriate additional funding: Chairman Street noted the item is on the agenda.
Resolution to accept the annual bids for paving markings/striping for city streets: Chairman Street noted the resolution is item number 6 on the Council agenda.
GENERAL PROPERTY/BUILDINGS/PARKING
Justice Complex: Mr. Brian Wadley stated the workers are doing more strapping on the beams upstairs because of additional cracking. It was questioned whether the cracking was new or whether the beams are continuing to crack. Mayor Formon stated he wasn’t sure. It was questioned when the long range planning committee would have a recommendation. Mayor Formon explained they put out RFQ’s for spatial needs for a new building and should have something for the committee in 60 days. They decided to have an outside source determine the needs. PEN...
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