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Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on January 3, 2006.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Members present: Darrel Dover, Alec Farmer, Cecil Province, Jimmy Ashley, Chris Moore and John Street.
MINUTES
Mr. Royce Leonard asked for minutes of the December 12, 2005, meeting to be changed to reflect an April 1, 2006, date for the rate increase for commercial services to start instead of the February 1, 2006, date. Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley to approve the minutes for the December 12, 2005 regular meeting with the date change. All voted aye. Copies were available to all in attendance.
ELECTION OF A CHAIRMAN
Councilman Moore motioned, seconded by Councilman Ashley, to leave the committee as is, with Councilman Street being chairman. All voted aye.
Questions were raised concerning moving to a Committee of the Whole. It was questioned how long the meetings would be. It was explained that a lot of the issues would be taken through the Mayor’s office first and could possibly be taken care of through Mayor Formon. Chairman Street questioned how the public would still be able to voice their opinions. It was suggested the public can voice their concern to the Mayor or at the City Council meetings. Issues should be taken care of administratively first and then if nothing happens, the issues can be taken to the City Council at the regular Council meetings. It was questioned how the MAPC handles public concerns. Chairman Street indicated the MAPC will take public comments, but they are usually the ones to ask for the information.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
PENDING: Ordinance to repeal ordinance #3315 regarding the procurement of services in accordance with the revised statute: Because Mr. Brian Wadley was unable to attend the meeting, it was decided to hold the ordinance until the February meeting so discussion could be held with Mr. Wadley present. Mayor Formon indicated Mr. Wadley had ...
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